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Programme: MSc (Bioinformatics)

Code	Faculty	Department
02250514	Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences	Department: Genetics

Credits	Duration	NQF level	SAQA ID
Minimum duration of study: 1 year	Total credits: 180	NQF level: 09	SAQA ID: 83935

Programme information
Curriculum: Final year

Admission requirements

1.   BScHons (Bioinformatics) degree or relevant honours degree
2.   A weighted average of at least 60% at honours level
3.   An admission examination may be required

Additional requirements

Admission is additionally dependent on availability of supervisor/s and/or projects within the department.

Promotion to next study year

The progress of all master's candidates is monitored biannually by the supervisor and the postgraduate coordinator. A candidate's study may be terminated if the progress is unsatisfactory or if the candidate is unable to finish his/her studies during the prescribed period.

Subject to exceptions approved by the Dean, on recommendation of the relevant head of department, and where applicable, a student may not enter for the master's examination in the same module more than twice.

Minimum credits: 180

Core modules

BIF 803

Bioinformatics: Dissertation 803

Credits: 180.00

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