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Major in Medical Bioinformatics at Western University

Western University, Canada

Programme overview

Major in Medical Bioinformatics is offered through Medical Bioinformatics - Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Western University. A degree containing this module normally requires 4 years for completion. The Major in Medical Bioinformatics can be completed in any regular undergraduate degree. When combined with one of the following Majors, however, this module leads to a Bachelor of Medical Sciences (BMSc) degree: Biochemistry*, Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences (IMS)*, Medical Biophysics, Medical Cell

Faculty: Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry / Faculty of Science (BMSc and Neuroscience)  |  Department: Medical Bioinformatics - Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: London, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Module 6.0 courses: 0.5 course: Biochemistry 2280A. 1.0 course: Biology 2382A/B, Biology 2581A/B. 0.5 course from: Biology 2244A/B, Statistical Sciences 2244A/B, Statistical Sciences 2858A/B. 0.5 course: Computer Science 2121A/B. 0.5 course from: Data Science 2000A/B, Statistical Sciences 2857A/B. 0.5 course: Computer Science 2120A/B (see note below). 0.5 course: Medical Bioinformatics 3100A/B. 1.0 course from: Medical Bioinformatics 4650F/G, Medical Bioinformatics 4750A/B, Medical Bioinformatics 4850G.

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Entry requirements

Both 1000- and 2000-level courses are included in the Admission Requirements for students pursuing the Major in Medical Bioinformatics in BMSc degrees, since admission to the BMSc Program does not occur until Year 3. The Admission Requirements for students pursuing the Major in other regular undergraduate degrees include only 1000-level courses, since students may register in the Major in Year 2 in non-BMSc degrees. The Module requirements (below) are the same for all students completing the Major. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENTS PURSUING THIS MAJOR MODULE IN A BACHELOR OF MEDICAL SCIENCES (BMSC) DEGREE: Admission to this Major module occurs in Year 3 upon admission to Year 3 of the Bachelor of Medical Sciences (BMSc) Program. Students will usually complete MEDICAL SCIENCES FIRST ENTRY (Medical Sciences 1 and 2) prior to admission to a BMSc degree. The 1000-level half courses listed below must each be completed with a mark of at least 60%: 1.0 course: Biology 1001A, Biology 1002B. 1.0 course: Chemistry 1301A/B, Chemistry 1302A/B. 0.5 course from: Calculus 1000A/B, Calculus 1500A/B.

Domestic applicants: CAD 6,171 a year (2026-27). First-year tuition for the Social Science, Science (excl. Computer Science), Bio/Med Science fee group (Ontario resident; out-of-province tuition is $7,719); tuition only, excludes student organization, ancillary, transit, health, dental and other fees. D Source

International applicants: CAD 47,493 a year (2026-27). First-year tuition for the Social Science, Science (excl. Computer Science), Bio/Med Science fee group; tuition only, excludes ancillary fees, transit pass and UHIP health plan. Draft schedule, subject to change. Source

Full-time undergraduate programmes start in September (Fall/Winter, September to April). Part-time studies have a May start (Summer Evening, Intersession, Summer Distance) and a September start (Fall/Winter Day or Evening and Distance).

Applications open on the OUAC in late September 2026. The deadline for equal consideration to full-time undergraduate studies is January 15, 2027. Medicine (MD) closes October 1; Law (JD) and Dentistry (DDS) close November 1; Education (BEd) closes November 2; Compressed Time Frame BScN RPN Stream B closes December 1; Compressed BScN Regular Stream and RPN Stream A close February 15, 2027. Ivey AEO closes January 15, Music audition and interview registration February 1, Visual Arts digital portfolio February 15, SASAH February 28, Commercial Aviation Management supplementary application March 1, 2027. Part-time May start deadline is March 1 and part-time September start deadline is July 1, 2027. Applications are submitted through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC), for up to three faculties or direct-entry programmes.

2026-27 application fees: Law $150; Medicine $135; Dentistry $375; Education (BEd/Dip.Ed.) $80; Ivey HBA $200; part-time application $100.

Apply through the official page: https://welcome.uwo.ca/next-steps/

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