Master of Philosophy in Biomedical Forensic Science (coursework and dissertation) at University of Cape Town

Programme overview

A two-year coursework and dissertation master's programme in biomedical forensic science, carrying 180 NQF credits at level 9. Each course is assessed 50% on coursework and 50% on examination, and the dissertation is marked by two external examiners.

Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences | Department: Department of Pathology | Duration: Minimum of two academic years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Year 1 covers Forensic Anthropology and Anatomy, Forensic Pathology, Forensic Toxicology, Molecular Forensics, Forensic Statistics and Forensic Research Methods. Year 2 comprises Applied Forensic Science and a 60-credit Biomedical Forensic Science Minor Dissertation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must (a) hold a BScHons degree and have completed biochemistry, chemistry, microbiology, biology, genetics, or physical anthropology or equivalent at honours level; or (b) hold an approved four-year Bachelor of Science degree or an approved postgraduate diploma, or a qualification deemed by Senate to be equivalent; or (c) have otherwise attained a level of competence that Senate considers adequate for admission.

Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

The application fee is R100 for undergraduate and postgraduate applications from South Africa and the SADC region, and R300 for applications from outside the SADC region; it is non-refundable and payable by direct deposit, EFT or credit card (online). UCT students and graduates are exempt except for GSB programmes.

Apply through the official page: https://applyonline.uct.ac.za

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