Bachelor of Science Honours in Morphological Sciences at Stellenbosch University

Programme overview

One-year full-time programme starting in early January that combines advanced study in anatomy and histology with a substantial research project. Offered at the Tygerberg campus.

Faculty: Medicine and Health Sciences | Department: Biomedical Sciences | Duration: One year | Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Two modules presented across the year: General Microscopic Anatomy and Histology (60 credits, covering macroscopic anatomy and histology themes) and a Morphological Sciences Research Project (60 credits). Each module must be passed with 50%.

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Entry requirements

A relevant BSc from a recognised university with majors such as Physiology, Histology, Zoology or Anatomy (additional work may be required for majors such as Genetics or Microbiology, or for a BTech), with a pass mark of 60% or more in the final year. Applicants may be asked to complete the university's academic English language proficiency test.

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.

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