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Stellenbosch University

Master of Science of Agriculture in Genetics

The Master of Science of Agriculture in Genetics in Agriculture is offered by Stellenbosch University.

Program Length: 1 YEAR.

Master of Science of Agriculture in Genetics offered by the Stellenbosch University

Programme Content

Programme Content
Research projects cover different aspects of plant breeding such as:

• biometrical applications in data analysis;
• genotype-environment interactions;
• the application or modification of conventional plant breeding methodology;
• the application of cytogenetic procedures;
• biochemical and molecular markers for the location, mapping and tagging of useful genes;
• genotyping and marker-assisted selection;
• transfer of genes from wild related species to cultivated cereals employing wide crossings; and
• cytogenetic manipulations or direct gene transfer by means of genetic engineering.

Compulsory Module

Genetics (180): Master's thesis

 

Assessment and Examination

After completion of the research you must submit a thesis to the satisfaction of the examiners and present a seminar. You will be expected to defend your thesis during this seminar.