Overview
Mathematics and Statistics - Bioinformatics from University of Ottawa is an emerging and increasingly important scientific discipline dedicated to the pursuit of fundamental questions about the structure, function and evolution of biological entities through the design and application of computational approaches.
Students at Mathematics and Statistics - Bioinformatics from University of Ottawa will:
- be able to appreciate significant research in other fields and therefore require an understanding of the basic principles of other disciplines.
- increase their understanding of human health and disease which translates into innovation in industry
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Discrete Applied Mathematics I: Gra. Theory
- Combinatorial Optimization
- Hilbert Space
- Banach Algebras
- Real Analysis
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
Mathematics Biotechnology Bioinformatics & Biostatistics View 52 other Masters in Bioinformatics & Biostatistics in CanadaAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Have a bachelor’s degree with a specialization or a major in mathematics and statistics (or equivalent) with a minimum average of 75% (B+).
- Demonstrate a good academic performance in previous studies as shown by official transcripts, research reports, abstracts or any other documents demonstrating research skills.
- Resume
- A letter of intent outlining your career goals and proposed research area.
- We recommend that you contact potential thesis supervisors early. To register, you need to be accepted by a thesis supervisor.
- International students must show proof of funding in the form of a supervisor stipend and a combination of scholarships and/or in-trust accounts.
- A good knowledge of either English or French and good ability to write in english is required.
- 2 Recommendation letters
- Transcripts
Tuition Fee
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International
18168 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9084 CAD per semester during 24 months. -
National
4912 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2456 CAD per semester during 24 months.
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Funding
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