Bachelor of Science Honours in Genetics at Stellenbosch University

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Science Honours in Genetics is a one-year coursework honours degree at the Stellenbosch campus. It prepares graduates for postgraduate study or careers in biotechnology, agriculture, health sciences and related industries.

Faculty: Science | Department: Genetics | Duration: One year | Intake: Applications for 2027 open 1 Apr 2026 and close 31 Oct 2026 (South African and international). | Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Compulsory modules: Genetics Molecular Techniques (16 credits), Genetic Data Analysis, Biometrical Applications and Data Analysis in R, Genomics and Scientific and Proposal Writing (8 credits each) and an Honours Project in Genetics (64 credits), plus one elective: Human and Animal Genetics or Plant Genetics and Crop Improvement. Students present research results as a publication-style report and act as undergraduate demonstrators.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

A BSc degree with Genetics 214, 244, 314, 324, 344 and 354 or equivalent modules at other universities, and an average of at least 65% in final-year Genetics. Selection is competitive.

The application fee is R100 for South African citizens, permanent residents and refugee, asylum seeker and diplomatic status holders, and R400 for international applicants. Stellenbosch Business School applicants pay R1050 for the MBA and R850 for other SBS programmes. Some applicants are exempt; application fees are non-refundable.

Explore more study programmes

STEM