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Prerequisite:
A BScHons degree in Microbiology or closely related subject.

Further information:
Research is carried out on an approved project and a thesis is submitted which must satisfy the requirements of the appointed examiners. In addition, extra study on specific subjects may be required where background is lacking. Any additonal work is decided individually for each student by the supervisor(s) involved. An oral examination and/or thesis presentation are/is required.

For additional information visit the Faculty of Science Yearbook or the Faculty of Science homepage.

Applications are made in writing (addressed to the Registrar or departmental chair)



Undergraduate
	Admission requirements for university study based on the National Senior Certificate (NSC) To study at Stellenbosch University based on the new national curriculum for the Further Education and Training Phase, you are required to: Have obtained a National Senior Certificate(NSC) as certified by Umalusi Have achieved an aggregate of at least 4 (50 - 59%) in four subjects designated for university study Have written out of Stellenbosch University's Access Tests (ATs) those specified for the program(mes) you wish to apply for Have achieved an aggregate of at least 50% for the ATs and NSC combined in a ratio of 40:60 For additional information visit the Faculty of Science Yearbook. Specific admission requirements for BSc in Biodiversity and Ecology and BSc in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology ATs: Mathematics, Physical Science and Academic Literacy (Afr. & Eng.) Afrikaans or English (Home Language or First Additional Language) 4 Mathematics 4 If you take Mathematics 114, 144 and Physics 114, 144: Physical Sciences 4 If you take Mathematics (Bio) 124 and Physics (Bio) 178: Physical Sciences 4 OR Physical Sciences 3 and Life Sciences 4 For additional information visit the Faculty of Science Yearbook or the Faculty of Science homepage.
BScHons in Microbiology
	Admission requirements: A BSc degree with Microbiology as a major, i.e. Microbiology 314 and 344 or 354. An average final mark of at least 60% for Microbiology 3 is required. The number of students taken in each year is limited by the number of places available in the research laboratories. Additional work may be required where a prospective student's background is lacking. Duration and commencement: The programme usually runs for one year and commence one week before the official beginning of classes. Programme composition The programme includes formal modules (MKB 733, 763, 774) as well as seminars, self-study and experimental work (MKB 772). The programme is subject to continuous assessment with an oral examination at the end. For additional information visit the Faculty of Science Yearbook or the Faculty of Science homepage. Applications are made in writing (addressed to the Registrar or departmental chair) towards the end of September of the preceding year.
MSc in Microbiology
	Prerequisite: A BScHons degree in Microbiology or closely related subject. Further information: Research is carried out on an approved project and a thesis is submitted which must satisfy the requirements of the appointed examiners. In addition, extra study on specific subjects may be required where background is lacking. Any additonal work is decided individually for each student by the supervisor(s) involved. An oral examination and/or thesis presentation are/is required. For additional information visit the Faculty of Science Yearbook or the Faculty of Science homepage. Applications are made in writing (addressed to the Registrar or departmental chair)
PhD in Microbiology
	Prerequisite: A MSc degree in Microbiology or closely related subject. Further information: A dissertation on the results of independent scientific research is required. For additional information visit the Faculty of Science Yearbook or the Faculty of Science homepage. Applications are made in writing (addressed to the Registrar or departmental chair)