Master of Science in Biological Sciences at University of Cape Town

Programme overview

The MSc in Biological Sciences at UCT is a 180-credit, NQF level 9 research degree in the Faculty of Science. It can be completed by full research dissertation (180 credits) or by coursework and minor dissertation (90+90 or 120+60 credits). Students carry out an approved, supervised research project and submit a dissertation.

Faculty: Faculty of Science | Department: Department of Biological Sciences | Duration: Minimum one academic year; full-time students complete within two years unless Senate permits otherwise (part-time over at least two years with Head of Department recommendation) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Candidates pursue an intensively studied, approved research topic under a qualified supervisor, culminating in a dissertation that demonstrates research-method training, command of the underlying scientific principles and familiarity with the literature.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must be an Honours graduate in the Faculty of Science, or a graduate of another faculty or university holding a degree recognised by Senate as equivalent to a Science Honours degree, or demonstrate equivalent attainment through examination, publication or appropriate training. Candidates approach a supervisor in the department before acceptance by the Dean.

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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