Overview

The Masters in Computational Science at the University of Cape Town is designed to prepare students in the methodology needed to do research in chemistry, chemical biology, biophysics and chemical physics using computational science. These academic disciplines have a critical dependence on computer simulation and large-scale data analysis to understand observed phenomena and advance disciplinary knowledge.

Aims

Learn how to apply scripting, mathematical modelling and informatics to:

Chemistry

Chemical biology

Glycobiology

Genomics

Glycomics

Biophysics

Chemical physics

And gain research methodology competence through the investigation of a substantial problem in the domain sciences.

Outcomes

Perform research and complete a dissertation solving a modelling or informatics problem in the domain sciences. Produce scientific computer code using C++, Fortran and C, design computational models using Python or PERL, and apply or design analytics methods using R, SQL, MATLAB, or MAPLE.

Work on the frontier of computational science research.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Scientific computing

High performance computing

Computational methods for data analysis

Data management

R Programming

Quantum mechanics

Statistical mechanics

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-02-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-09-30 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Credits

90 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Cape Town, South Africa

Disciplines

Computer Sciences Web Technologies & Cloud Computing View 22 other Masters in Computer 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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88

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Other requirements

General requirements

Curriculum Vitae
Academic Transcripts

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
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Tuition Fee

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International

76500 ZAR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 76500 ZAR per year during 24 months.
National

32500 ZAR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 32500 ZAR per year during 24 months.

ZAR 156.050 - Non SADC African Students Fees

Living costs for Cape Town

9088 - 15529 ZAR /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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