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Stellenbosch University

Master of Science in Human Genetics

The Master of Science in Human Genetics in Health Professions is offered by Stellenbosch University.

Program Length: 2 YEARS.

Master of Science in Human Genetics offered by Stellenbosch University at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

This is a thesis-based programme with no study modules. The programme consists of a research project, thesis and project presentation. You compile the research proposal with the help of the supervisor and present it to the Committee for Postgraduate Teaching.

Programme content
Thesis: Human Genetics (180)

Assessment and examination

• You must complete a research project.
• Progress is monitored continuously by the supervisor.
• Research results must be presented in a thesis that is assessed by an internal and external examiner and a project presentation must be delivered.
• The final mark is calculated from the marks obtained for the research project (supervisor's mark), thesis (internal and external examiner) and project presentation.
• You must obtain 50% to pass and 75% to pass with distinction.