Master of Science in Human Genetics at Stellenbosch University

Programme overview

The Master of Science in Human Genetics is a thesis-based, two-year programme at the Tygerberg campus with no study modules; the research proposal is compiled with the supervisor and presented to the Committee for Postgraduate Teaching.

Faculty: Medicine and Health Sciences | Department: Biomedical Sciences | 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

What you will study

Thesis: Human Genetics 872 (180 credits), comprising a research project, thesis and project presentation. A mark of 50% passes and 75% passes with distinction.

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Application information

Entry requirements

General admission requirements for MSc programmes (faculty): an honours degree in Science of this University or another honours degree approved by Senate, or an equivalent standard of competence deemed adequate by Senate. The research proposal is approved by a departmental research committee and the Health Research Ethics Committee. BTech holders: BTech passed with at least 60%, then a pass of at least 60% in the BScHons examination in the relevant field as a preliminary examination.

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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