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Introduction to the MCB Degree of Bachelor of Science with Honours

The School of Molecular and Cell Biology is unique in that it offers excellence in teaching and research at the postgraduate level in the diverse areas of: protein biochemistry, cell and developmental biology, food and industrial microbiology, immunology, microbial biological control, insect pathology, molecular genetics, the biology of mycorrhizas, plant pathology and plant genetic engineering, and it contains the Protein Structure and Function Research Unit. Depending on the research project a student chooses, the students will obtain an Honours Degree in Molecular and Cell Biology in the fields listed below (click to access the course finder entry for each programme of study):

Duration of the MCB Honours Programme

The MCB Honours programme starts in early February and concludes at the end of November. 

Entry requirements

  • A Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent
  • A pass in the relevant major course at this University or any other university whose programme has been approved by Senate.
  • At least 60% average in the final undergraduate course.

Please note that the Entry Requirements are a guide. Meeting these requirements does not guarantee a place.  Final selection is made subject to the availability of places, academic results and other entry requirements where applicable.

Competition for entry to the course is strong and preference will be given to applicants with a major in the discipline of molecular and cellular biology in areas such as genetics, biochemistry, microbiology, biotechnology, cell development and cell biology.

Honours programme co-ordinator

Dr N Gentle, nikki.gentle@wits.ac.za or telephone: 011-717 6317

Application

Apply online for postgraduate study.

Please note that the Entry Requirements are a guide.  Meeting these requirements does not guarantee a place.  Final selection is made subject to the availability of places, academic results and other entry requirements where applicable.  

 

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