Stellenbosch University
Bachelor of Science with Honours in Human Genetics
The Bachelor of Science with Honours in Human Genetics in Health Professions is offered by Stellenbosch University.
Program Length: 1 YEAR.
Bachelor of Science with Honours in Human Genetics offered by the Stellenbosch University at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
This programme equips your with both a theoretical and practical background in the basic concepts of molecular biology and human genetics. The programme consists of lecture attendance, participation in discussions of academic journals, writing a literature review, participation in a six-month research project, a research report, an oral presentation, and written mid-year and end-of-year examinations. The programme overlaps with the BScHons (Molecular Biology) programme, but includes separate lectures on cytogenetics, clinical genetics and forensic genetics, among others.
Programme Content
Human Genetics Theory (45)
Human Genetics Research Project (75)
Assessment and examination
- You must pass both modules with a minimum of 50% to earn the applicable credits.
- If you do no pass the theory module with a minimum of 50% after the second opportunity, you will not be permitted to continue with the research project.
- Assessment opportunities include:
- two written examinations and a review article for the theory module; and
- a research report, research presentation, supervisor's report and written examination for the project module.
- The calculation of the final mark is subject to the "Provisions relating to Examinations and Promotion" set forth under the heading "Examinations" in Part 1 (General) of the University Calendar.
