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Master of Science in Agriculture in Genetics at Stellenbosch University

Stellenbosch University, South Africa

Programme overview

A full-thesis master's degree of independent research under a supervisor in plant breeding, including biometrical data analysis, genotype-environment interactions, cytogenetics, molecular markers and marker-assisted selection, wide crossing from wild relatives to cereals and gene transfer. Offered on the Stellenbosch campus.

Faculty: AgriSciences  |  Department: Genetics  |  Duration: Two years  |  Intake: Applications close 31 October 2026 (South African) and 30 September 2026 (international)  |  Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Genetics 818 (180-credit Master's thesis).

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Application information

Entry requirements

An applicable BScAgric or BScHons degree with an average final mark of 60% for the major subject. Supporting document: CV with three referees.

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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