Programme: MScAgric (Genetics)

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Code Faculty Department
02255005 Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences Department: Genetics
Credits Duration NQF level
Minimum duration of study: 2 years Total credits: 180 NQF level:  09

Programme information

Also consult General Academic Regulations G30-G41.

Residence
On the recommendation of the relevant head of department, the Dean may set specific residential requirements for the MScAgric degree.

Curriculum
Subject to programme-specific requirements, the curriculum for the MScAgric degree consists of the following:

  1. A dissertation; and
  2. Further study in the major subject/s, augmented by ancillary modules prescribed by the Postgraduate Studies Committee, on the recommendation of the head of department. Such ancillary modules may be taken simultaneously with the major subject/s. Candidates in possession of the BScAgricHons degree may be exempted from additional ancillary modules.
  3. Please note that not all modules will be offered in any one year.

Admission requirements

  • An appropriate BScAgric/BScHons degree
  • A final grade point average of at least 60% at final-year level
  • Preference for the applicant with the highest final grade point average
  • Applicants may be subjected to an entrance evaluation examination.

Other programme-specific information

Students registered for the MScAgric programme will be required to complete ancillary modules concurrently with the abovementioned dissertation during their first year of registration. These modules will be selected from the Genetics honours modules (700-level). Candidates in possession of a BScAgricHons may be exempted from these modules.

Note: Additional modules may be prescribed by the head of department where deemed necessary.


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