Degree programmes
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Registration for post-graduate degrees in 2026
Applications are invited for admission to the BSc Hons, MSc or PhD degrees in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology in 2026.
Our new degree programme Structured MSc in Bioinformatics of Infectious Diseases and Pathogen Genomics will commence in 2026. More information on bursaries that are available for specifically this degree programme is available here.
Applications to register? for a BSc Hons, MSc or PhD degree in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, or for the structured MSc in Bioinformatics of Infectious Diseases and Pathogen Genomics in 2026 are now accepted. Please visit the
online portal to apply. Candidates who wish to apply to register for an MSc or PhD degree in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology or for the structured MSc in Bioinformatics of Infectious Diseases and Pathogen Genomics must identify supervisors who have agreed to supervise them
before applying. A list of potential supervisors and their research fields can be viewed
here. Please direct all queries regarding applications for post-graduate programmes in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology? to
Ms Rahkeenah Peters. Questions about the structured MSc in Bioinformatics of Infectious Diseases and Pathogen Genomics can also be directed to Ms Suné Dyers.
More information on bursaries and scholarships can be obtained from Research Development
Please contact Ms. Rakeenah Peters (send a?n e-mail) at the CBCB for information on any of the degree programmes listed below?
Inter-disciplinary BSc (Stream Bioinformatics and Computational Biology)
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Mathematics - 6
- English or Afrikaans as Home Language or First Additional Language - 4
- Physical Science – 4
Course Description
A 3-year degree combining training in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Biochemistry, Genetics and Bioinformatics.
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BSc Hons (Bioinformatics and Computational Biology)
A 1-year degree that includes lectures on advanced concepts in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, discussion of important scientific publications, a seminar and a research project performed under supervision.
?Cell biology in bioinformatics*
?Current topics in bioinformatics
?Seminar
Advanced Bioinformatics
- Introduction to Probability and Statistics
- Database theory
- Next Generation Sequencing technologies
- Genomics and Functional Genomics
- Sequence analysis
- Biological Databases and Ontologies
- Evolution and Phylogenetics
- Population genetics and GWAS
- Structural bioinformatics
- Proteomics
- Networks and pathways
- Microbiomes
?Machine learning in bioinformatics
?Research project
*Students must choose one of these two modules
MSc (Bioinformatics and Computational Biology)
Entrance Requirements
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minimum of 65% in a BScHons degree in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology or a related field.
Course Description
- A full-time, research degree on a topic agreed to by your supervisor
- Submission of a thesis is required.
- Depending on your background, some coursework may be prescribed by the Post-Graduate Committee of the CBCB
- We prefer that MSc students start their degrees in January. Please register timeously to allow a January starting date.
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Structured MSc (Bioinformatics of Infectious Diseases and Pathogen Genomics)
Entrance Requirements
A minimum of 65% in a BScHons degree in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology or a related field.
Course Description
- A full-time, structured Masters degree with lectures and a research component
- Duration of the degree is 2 years, of which approximately ?the first 9 months is dedicated to lectures and training
- The research topic must be agreed to by your supervisor
- Submission of a thesis is required
- The degree programme starts in February of every year
?Compulsory modules (155 credits) |
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?Bioinformatics (35 credits) |
?Python (10 credits) |
?R (10 credits) |
?Algorithms and Machine Learning (10 credits) |
?Thesis (90 credits)? |
Students must choose one of the following two modules:
?Elective modules (25 credits) |
?Infectious Diseases (25 credits) |
?Pathogen Genomics (25 credits) |
PhD (Bioinformatics and Computational Biology)
Entrance Requirements
MSc. degree in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology or a related field
Course Description
- A full-time, research degree on a topic agreed to by your supervisor
- Submission of a dissertation is required
- Depending on your background, some coursework may be prescribed by the Post-Graduate Committee of the CBCB
- We prefer that PhD students start their degrees in January. Please register timeously to allow a January starting date. ??