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Genetics and Developmental Biology This is the era of the gene. You can sequence it, research how it functions, study how it makes an animal, plant, bacterium or virus, how it evolves and how it can make cells cancerous. See how it is transforming biology, biotechnology, pharmacology and medicine.
Genetics and Developmental Biology This is the era of the gene. You can sequence it, research how it functions, study how it makes an animal, plant, bacterium or virus, how it evolves and how it can make cells cancerous. See how it is transforming biology, biotechnology, pharmacology and medicine.

Qualification: BSc

School: Molecular and Cell Biology

Faculty: Science

Duration: 3 years

Study mode: Full-time

Overview

This course looks at Gene regulation in Eukaryotes, Molecular Genetics of Prokaryotes, Chromosomes and Gene Maps and Advanced Animal Developmental Biology.

Genetics and Developmental Biology is taken at third year level. 

  • Genetics Counselling
  • HIV and Cancer Research
  • Genetic Engineering

Science
Programme Minimum Admission Requirements  Selection procedures
APS Subjects & achieved scale
Bachelor of Science in the field of:
  • Astronomy and Astrophysics
  • Chemistry with Chemical Engineering
  • Nuclear Sciences and Engineering
 43 points and above English HL or 1st Add Lang - 5
Mathematics - 6
Physical Science - 6		 Applicants between 40 - 42 points will be waitlisted subject to the availability of places
  • Physical Sciences
 40 points and above English HL or 1st Add Lang - 5
Mathematics - 6
Physical Science - 5		 Applicants between 38 - 39 points will be waitlisted subject to the availability of places.
  • Computer Science
 40 points and above English HL or 1st Add Lang - 5
Mathematics - 6		 Applicants between 38 - 39 points will be waitlisted subject to the availability of places.
  • Biological Sciences
  • Geographical and Archaeological Sciences
 40 points and above English HL or 1st Add Lang - 5
Mathematics - 5		 Applicants between 38 - 39 points will be waitlisted subject to the availability of places.
  • Geological Sciences
 40 points and above  English HL or 1st Add Lang - 5
Mathematics - 6
Physical Science - 5
Applicants between 38 - 39 points will be waitlisted subject to the availability of places.
 
  • Actuarial Sciences
  • Mathematical Sciences
 40 points and above English HL or 1st Add Lang - 7
Mathematics - 7
Physical Science - 7		 Applicants between 38 - 39 points will be waitlisted subject to the availability of places.
  • Mathematics of Finance
 42 points and above English HL or 1st Add Lang - 5
Mathematics - 6		 Applicants between 40 - 41 points will be waitlisted subject to the availability of places.
Bachelor of Science (General)
BSc (3 years)		 40 points and above English HL or 1st Add Lang - 5
Mathematics - 5		 Applicants between 38 - 39 points will be waitlisted subject to the availability of places.

Your application

  • You may apply for three programmes (degrees).
  • Applications to Wits must enclose a non-refundable application fee of R100 (for international applicants, R700).

Documentation / Checklist

  • Submit your Grade 11 report which must be signed and stamped by your school principal.
  • If you have already matriculated, attach a copy of your matric certificate.

Submit your application, required documentation and application fee before the closing date.

30 June 2018
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30 September 2018
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