MSc (Bioinformatics and Computational Biology)
The Master of Science in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology is offered as a multidisciplinary programme within the Faculties of AgriSciences, Medicine and Health Sciences, and Science. You enrol in the faculty where your research focus and supervisor(s) are situated and will graduate with the degree from that faculty.
Independent research on an approved topic as determined by the supervisor(s) and leading to a thesis is required. This programme consists of a 100% thesis.
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Please note that selection for postgraduate programmes is highly competitive, and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. Research Master’s and PhD applicants are strongly advised to consult the relevant department before applying to discuss their proposed research topic and confirm the availability of a suitable supervisor.
Minimum toelatingsvereistes
• A BScHons degree in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, or Molecular Biology or;
• An applicable BScHons degree in a biological field or;
• A BScHons degree in Computer Science, Informatics, Mathematics, Applied Mathematics or Statistics or;
• An applicable BScHons degree in a Mathematics-related field or;
• Any other academic degree qualification and appropriate experience (assessed using the regular RPL procedures) approved by the Senate
• Depending on your previous training and experience, the Postgraduate Committee of the Centre for Bioinformatics and Computational Biology may prescribe additional studies.
Supporting application documents
Confirmation of prospective supervisor
Applicants must make contact with a prospective academic supervisor who is active in their field of research interest. Please provide details of a prospective supervisor and evidence, in a form of an email, of contact with this supervisor. Upload the email evidence (in a .msg format or as a pdf) as part of your formal application to the University.
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Confirmation of prospective supervisor
Statement of research interest / Outline
This is a brief summary of the master’s research proposal (1-3 pages in length) which outlines your area of research, aims of the research project and the research methodology you plan to use.
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Research project / Outline / Proposal
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Compulsory Module
Thesis: Bioinformatics and Computational Biology
818(180)
Assessment and Examination
After completion of the research, you must submit a thesis for examination to the satisfaction of the appointed examiners and do an oral examination.