Bioinformatics (Co-operative Education)

For Bioinformatics (Co-operative Education), tuition is International student tuition is $20,500 per year..

This programme focuses on applying computational and statistical methods to biological data such as genomes and proteomes. Students learn to analyze large biological datasets to solve complex scientific problems. The programme integrates academic study with paid work experience through co-operative education. It prepares students for roles in biotechnology and data-driven biological research.

2 years, full-time or part-time, includes co-operative education.

Graduates enter roles in biotechnology, research, and data analysis within biological sciences.

High school diploma or equivalent. Minimum grade 60% in English 12 and Math 12. IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL iBT 79 required for non-native English speakers. Submit official transcripts and proof of English proficiency.

On-campus, full-time or part-time, 2 years.

Langara College, located in Vancouver, British Columbia, is a public college known for accessible, career-focused education and strong transfer pathways to Canadian universities. Although its institutional roots go back to 1965 and it became an independent college in 1994, Langara today serves about 22,000 students including approximately 1,500 international learners from more than 80 countries. The college provides a friendly, campus-based experience in one of Canada’s most livable and multicultural cities.

Langara offers around 72 programs spanning arts and sciences, business, health and community services, technology, and continuing studies, with an emphasis on small class sizes and experiential learning. The college is particularly well regarded for university-transfer credentials, diploma programs that lead directly to employment, and pathways that simplify progression to four-year degrees. Student supports include academic advising, tutoring, career services, and language assistance for newcomers.

For international students, Vancouver’s safe, diverse neighborhoods and strong employer market make Langara an appealing option for academic preparation or career-oriented study. Housing, health insurance, and practical settlement resources are available through the college, and students benefit from English-language support and orientation programming. Prospective applicants should explore transfer agreements, program start dates, and available scholarships to align study plans with Canadian credential and immigration goals.