University of the Free State UFS Department of Genetics

Undergraduate Studies

Bachelor of Science majoring in Biological Sciences, in the disciplines Behavioural Genetics or Genetics; and Bachelor of Science majoring in Forensic Science.

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Requirements for Bachelor of Science majoring in Behavioural Genetics or Genetics

• Admission Point: 32 or higher
• Language of instruction: 50%
• Mathematics: 60%
• Life Sciences:60%
• Physical Sciences: 60%

Requirements for Bachelor of Science majoring in Forensic Science

• Admission Point: 34 or higher
• Cumulative AP of 17 and higher for Mathematics, Life Science and Physical Science
• Language of instruction on level 4 (50%)
• A selection process takes place before admission. Only 80 students will be admitted.
• Participation in the National Benchmark Test for Language (Academic Literacy and Quantitative Literacy) and Mathematics.
• National Benchmark Test results will be used for selection and admission purposes.
• No person with a criminal record will be allowed into this programme.

For more information consult the Faculty Booklet and Faculty Rule Book 2024-2025

Applications

Closing date for applications: 30 September

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Postgraduate Studies

Research and postgraduate training in the Department of Genetics are conducted under seven broad themes, namely Behavioural Genetics, Conservation- and Population Genetics, Human Genetics, Molecular Systematics, Plant Molecular Genetics and Genomics, Forensic Genetics and Forensic Science. Our expertise is acknowledged by stakeholders in various fields, and we have a range of local and international collaborators to strengthen our research activities.

Honours degree programmes

Bachelor of Science Honours, majoring in Behavioural Genetics; Genetics; Forensic Genetics or Forensic Science.

Requirements

Admission is subject to selection. A minimum of 60% in Genetics (or equivalent subject) at third year level (NQF 7).

For more information consult the Faculty Rule Book 2024-2025

Applications

Closing date for applications: 30 September

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Master’s and Doctor of Philosophy degree programmes

Master of Science: Research Masters majoring in Behavioural Genetics; Genetics; Forensic Genetics; Forensic Science; Forensic Entomology or Forensic Chemistry.

Doctor of Philosophy, majoring in Behavioural Genetics; Genetics; Forensic Genetics; Forensic Science; Forensic Entomology or Forensic Chemistry.

Requirements

Admission into MSc and PhD programmes are subject to selection.

For more information consult the Faculty Rule Book 2024-2025

Applications

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Programme Director for Genetics (Academic Enquiries)
(Including undergraduate and postgraduate Behavioural Genetics and Genetics)
Zurika Murray
E: MurrayZ@ufs.ac.za
T: +27 51 401 2776

Programme Director for Forensic Sciences (Academic Enquiries)
(Including undergraduate Forensic Sciences; postgraduate Forensic Genetics, Forensic Science, Forensic Entomology and Forensic Chemistry)
Dr Karen Ehlers
E: EhlersK@ufs.ac.za
T: +27 51 401 3978

General Enquiries
Boipelo Segoje
E: SegojeBS@ufs.ac.za
T: +27 51 401 9680

Head of Department
Prof Paul Grobler
E: GroblerJP@ufs.ac.za
T: +27 51 401 3844