Master of Science in Genetics at Stellenbosch University

Programme overview

The Master of Science in Genetics consists of research on an approved topic determined by the Department, concluding with a thesis.

Faculty: Science | Department: Genetics | Duration: Two years | Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

A 180-credit Master's thesis in Genetics on an approved topic; the Department may require supplementary modules depending on background. An oral examination is required.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An applicable honours degree, preferably in Botany, Genetics, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Zoology, Animal Science or Plant Biotechnology, or a relevant four-year BScAgric degree in Plant or Animal Production Systems with Plant, Animal Breeding or Genetics as a subject major; an average final mark of 60% for the honours degree (or the subject major for BScAgric). Applicants must provide confirmation of a prospective supervisor (email evidence of contact) and a 1-3 page research proposal/outline. Selection is competitive and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

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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