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Programme: MSc Bioinformatics

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Code	Faculty	Department
02250514	Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences	Department: Biochemistry, Genetics and Microbiology

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

Programme information
Curriculum: Final year

Admission requirements

BScHons (Bioinformatics) degree or relevant BSc honours degree or relevant 4-year BSc degree where the research component must account for at least 25% of the total final year credits and any industrial attachment may not replace more than one of the eight semesters of theory
A weighted average of at least 60% at honours or final-year level
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.

Core modules

BIF 803

Bioinformatics: Dissertation 803

Credits: 180.00

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