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Bachelor of Science
University of Fort Hare, South Africa
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- Bachelor's
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- Main intake: first semester starts 2 February 2026; second semester starts 13 July 2026.
STEM
University of Fort Hare, South Africa
A Master of Science in Microbiology provides an in-depth understanding of the molecular, cellular, and ecological principles that govern microorganisms and their interactions with the environment, humans, and other organisms. This degree allows students to explore a broad range of topics, including bacteriology, virology, mycology, immunology, and microbial genetics, offering a comprehensive view of how microbes influence health, disease, and ecosystems. Students engage with cutting-edge research on the role of microorganisms in topics such as antibiotic resistance, bioremediation, and emerging infectious diseases.
Faculty: Science and Agriculture | Duration: 3 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Location: Alice, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Career opportunities listed on the page include Microbiologist, Research Scientist, Clinical Microbiologist, Medical Microbiologist, Virologist, Bacteriologist, Immunologist, Pharmaceutical Scientist.
A learner shall be admitted to the Masters’ degree in a subject only with the permission of the Faculty Post-graduate admissions committee. Normally a learner will be admitted to a Masters’ programme in a subject in which an average mark of 60% in all the modules required at the honours level was obtained, as well as the availability of adequate supervision in the candidate’s chosen study area
Main intake: first semester starts 2 February 2026; second semester starts 13 July 2026.
Applications for Masters and Honours open 1 May 2026 and close 31 October 2026; the application fee is R120.
The application fee of R120 is non-refundable and payable on or before 30 September; late applications for undersubscribed qualifications carry a fee of R300.
STEM
University of Fort Hare, South Africa
STEM
University of Fort Hare, South Africa
STEM
University of Fort Hare, South Africa
STEM
University of Fort Hare, South Africa
STEM
University of Fort Hare, South Africa
STEM
University of Fort Hare, South Africa
STEM
University of Fort Hare, South Africa
STEM
University of Fort Hare, South Africa
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