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MSc specialising in Genetics at University of Pretoria

University of Pretoria, South Africa

Programme overview

This dissertation-based MSc in genetics may require an admission examination, and is conferred on the grounds of a dissertation with such additional postgraduate coursework as may be prescribed.

Faculty: Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences  |  Duration: 1 year, full-time  |  Intake: Closing dates: South Africa 30/09/2026, International 31/08/2026  |  Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

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Entry requirements

Bachelor of Science Honours in Genetics (NQF level 8), relevant Bachelor of Science Honours degree (NQF level 8), or relevant four-year Bachelor of Science degree (NQF level 8) with at least 25% research component in the final year, with a weighted average of at least 60% at honours/final-year level.

Intake: Closing dates: South Africa 30/09/2026, International 31/08/2026

Duration: 1 year, full-time

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