Bioinformatics | Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies

Happy Holidays! The Office of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies will be closed for in-person and phone services from December 20 to January 5 at 8:30 a.m. During this time, please contact us by email.

The University will be closed from December 24, reopening on Friday, January 2 at 8:30 a.m..

Bioinformatics

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Application Deadlines

MSc and PhD: Ongoing
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply at least four months prior to the intended start date (6-8 months prior for international applicants).

MBinf: February 28, 2026*
*Applications will be reviewed starting January 1
Space permitting, exceptional candidates, with a GPA of A or higher, will be considered for the MBinf program through June 15.

 

Program Contacts

Patricia Van Asten, Bioinformatics Program Manager
bioinformatics@uoguelph.ca
519-824-4120 x 56474 

Dr. Karl Cottenie
cottenie@uoguelph.ca
Interim Director, Bioinformatics

Program Websites

Master of Bioinformatics
MSc in Bioinformatics
PhD in Bioinformatics

College: College of Biological Science
and Interdepartmental Colleges

Department: Bioinformatics Website