Dalhousie University is a renowned Canadian institution located in Halifax, Nova Scotia. With a legacy of more than two centuries, Dalhousie is recognized for its excellence in teaching and research. The university offers a wide range of programs in fields such as arts, sciences, health sciences, law, management, and engineering. Dalhousie provides students with a transformative educational experience, combining rigorous academics with experiential learning opportunities, community engagement, and global perspectives. The university's vibrant campus, inclusive community, and supportive faculty create a stimulating environment for intellectual growth and personal development.

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This program is set within the framework of current interdisciplinary research conducted within Dalhousie. Students in this program will join a community of researchers in the fields of computational biology and bioinformatics. Resources from the Faculties of Computer Science, Medicine, and Science are coordinated to offer a flexible program, with a limited course load and an emphasis on research activities. Students from a broad selection of backgrounds are invited to consider the program. Each candidate is supervised within the research group of their supervisor from the beginning of their tenure. Relevant Disciplines Candidates for admission to the Masters of Computational Biology and Bioinformatics should hold an honours degree in any relevant discipline. Relevant disciplines are typically: Biology Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Computer Science Mathematics Physics Statistics Show less

Dalhousie University offers a Master's degree program in Computational Biology and Bioinformatics. Here is a generalized example of a potential curriculum for the Master of Science (MSc) program in Computational Biology and Bioinformatics at Dalhousie University:

Core Courses:

Introduction to Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
Molecular Biology and Genetics
Bioinformatics Algorithms and Tools
Statistical Methods in Bioinformatics
Genomics and Proteomics
Data Mining and Machine Learning in Bioinformatics
Research Methods in Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
Specialization Courses:

Elective Courses (related to computational biology and bioinformatics)
Thesis Research or Project:

Thesis Proposal
Thesis Research and Writing (for MSc)
Applied Research Project (for Master of Applied Computer Science)
The curriculum is designed to provide students with advanced knowledge and skills in the field of Computational Biology and Bioinformatics. The core courses cover foundational topics such as computational biology and bioinformatics, molecular biology and genetics, bioinformatics algorithms and tools, statistical methods in bioinformatics, genomics and proteomics, and data mining and machine learning in bioinformatics.

Students have the opportunity to specialize in specific areas of interest through elective courses. These courses can be chosen based on the student's research interests and career goals and may cover topics such as structural bioinformatics, functional genomics, systems biology, or computational drug discovery.

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You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it

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