STEM
Stellenbosch University, South Africa
The Master of Science in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology is a multidisciplinary, full-thesis programme offered across the Faculties of AgriSciences, Medicine and Health Sciences, and Science; students enrol in the faculty of their research focus and supervisor.
Faculty: Medicine and Health Sciences | Department: Centre for Bioinformatics and Computational Biology | Duration: Two years | Intake: Applications open 1 April 2026; SA applications close 30 September 2026; international applications close 31 August 2026. | Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa
Compulsory Thesis: Bioinformatics and Computational Biology 818 (180 credits), examined by thesis and oral examination.
Specific admission requirements (programme): a BScHons in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics or Molecular Biology; an applicable BScHons in a biological field; a BScHons in Computer Science, Informatics, Mathematics, Applied Mathematics or Statistics or a mathematics-related field; or another degree with appropriate experience assessed through RPL and approved by Senate. Additional studies may be prescribed by the Postgraduate Committee of the Division of Molecular Biology and Human Genetics.
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.
STEM
Stellenbosch University, South Africa
STEM
Stellenbosch University, South Africa
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