Overview

The aim of Molecular Biology from from Stellenbosch University is to enable you to do advanced and independent research by means of rigorous training in research

methods and to familiarise you with the skills needed for academic communication.

Quick Facts:

to equip you with more advanced knowledge and a deeper insight into your chosen subject within the field of study

to promote mastery of the chosen topic, with the aid of higher levels of analysis of new information, and to develop the ability to handle complexities and to find solutions to such problems
to prepare you, if you are aspiring to higher levels of academic research work, for doctoral study and to foster an approach marked by academic integrity and ethics;
to contribute to the pool of academics and professionals through the development of capabilities and critical intellectual skills aimed at ensuring the healthy continuance of the relevant discipline or profession
to prepare you to utilise your skills to help solve the problems and challenges of the country that fall within the scope of your particular field.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Thesis: Molecular Biology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-30 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-08-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Stellenbosch, South Africa

Disciplines

Molecular Sciences View 4 other Masters in Molecular Sciences in South Africa

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Your contract

Student support form (Students with special needs)

Qualification documents - Please ensure that you upload qualification documents for each tertiary qualification obtained and that the documents is official and certified

Proof of English Language proficiency

If you have a BTech qualification: you will be considered for admission if you have passed the BTech degree with a minimum final mark of 60%; and then you will be admitted if you pass the BScHons examination in the relevant field of study as a preliminary examination with a minimum examination mark of 60%

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

66435 ZAR / year

≈ 66435 ZAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

46404 ZAR / year

≈ 46404 ZAR / year

Living costs

Stellenbosch

South Africa

7630 - 10640 ZAR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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