Master of Science in Bioinformatics (Toronto)

Master of Science in Bioinformatics (Toronto) is a postgraduate (master's) course in life sciences at Northeastern University in Vancouver, Canada. It takes Length not stated on the pages we opened, with intakes in Fall; Spring.

Northeastern University is a private institution. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Tuition for international students is C$26,993 a year, about ₹18.1 lakh.

2026-2027 estimated international tuition of CA$53,986 for the whole programme, divided by 2 years; charged per credit, so the real cost depends on credits taken. Fees extra

Living costs for Canada as a whole: C$20,000–30,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

Job roles

• Research scientist (life sciences)
• Biomedical scientist
• Biotechnologist
• Clinical research associate
• Scientific laboratory technician
• Microbiologist

Employers hiring for these roles worldwide

• Roche
• Novartis
• Pfizer
• GSK
• AstraZeneca
• Thermo Fisher Scientific
• Bayer
• CSL
• BioNTech
• IQVIA

General entry requirements at Northeastern University for master's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• A bachelor's degree is required. The programme pages we opened do not state a minimum percentage or say whether three-year Indian degrees are accepted, so check with admissions.
• College of Professional Studies programmes (Analytics, Applied AI, Project Management, Informatics) ask for a statement of purpose (500–1,000 words), a resume, transcripts and two letters of recommendation.
• The Align MSCS is for graduates from any field who want to move into computer science.
• Apply by 1 June for Fall. Northeastern advises applying for the study permit 3–4 months before the start date.

For this course: English test needed unless your degree was taught only in English; check the minimum scores with admissions.

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This course starts in: Fall; Spring.

1. 1Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
2. 2Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
3. 3Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
4. 4Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
5. 5Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
6. 6Apply for your student visa for Canada, then arrange accommodation.

• Valid passport
• Degree certificate and transcripts
• Statement of purpose and resume
• Two letters of recommendation
• English test result (unless your degree was taught only in English)
• PAL deposit after an offer (amount set by Northeastern's Office of Global Services)

Northeastern University is a private US university that runs graduate campuses in downtown Vancouver and in Toronto. In Canada it offers only master's degrees, mostly in computer science, information systems, data, analytics, applied AI, project management and life-science fields. Many programmes include a paid co-op of four to eight months, which is the main reason students choose it.

Indian students mainly apply for the MS in Computer Science, the Align MSCS (for people without a CS degree) and the MS in Information Systems in Vancouver, and for MPS Analytics, MPS Applied AI and MS Project Management in Toronto. It is expensive: estimated international tuition is about CA$47,000–60,000 for a whole programme in 2026-27, and the 25–50% scholarships on its pages are for domestic students only.

Life Sciences courses at other universities in Canada

• Bioinformatics (Graduate Certificate)Canadore College1 year · C$25,073 / year
• Environmental Land Management – Canadian ContextFleming College4 semesters (Ontario College Graduate Certificate) · C$19,444 / year
• Maîtrise en microbiologie et biotechnologie, M.Sc. (2231)Institut national de la recherche scientifique2 years full-time (45 credits, research thesis); Centre Armand-Frappier Santé Biotechnologie · C$33,444 / year
• Maîtrise en sciences de l'eau (profil sans mémoire), M.Sc. (3748)Institut national de la recherche scientifique1 year full-time (45 credits, including a 3-month professional internship); Centre Eau Terre Environnement, Quebec City · C$37,766 / year
• Doctorat en sciences de l'eau, Ph.D. (3461)Institut national de la recherche scientifique4 years full-time (90 credits); Centre Eau Terre Environnement, Quebec City · C$30,165 / year
• Post-Bachelor Certificate in Commercial Agriculture ProductionLakeland College1 year; Vermilion · C$16,100 / year

More courses at Northeastern University

• Master of Science in Computer Science (Vancouver)32 semester hours, with optional paid co-op of 4–8 months · C$25,884 / year
• Master of Professional Studies in Analytics (Toronto)15–24 months on average · C$26,341 / year
• Master of Science in Information Systems (Vancouver)32 credits, with an optional co-op · C$24,045 / year
• Align Master of Science in Computer Science (Vancouver)36–44 credits (for graduates without a computing degree) · C$29,124 / year
• Master of Professional Studies in Applied AI (Toronto)12–20 months on average (34 quarter hours) · C$26,341 / year
• Master of Science in Project Management (Toronto)15–24 months on average · C$23,809 / year

We researched this page on 28 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.

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