University of the Free State UFS Department of Genetics

University of the Free State UFS Department of Genetics – Check below:

The programmes and activities in the Department of Genetics are split into two broad divisions, namely Genetics and Forensics (with the latter including both Forensic Genetics and Forensic Science). We aim to present a well-structured curriculum that meets discipline-specific, institutional, and national goals in terms of content knowledge, graduate attributes, and responsiveness to regional and national needs. Genetics and Forensics are exciting, fast-growing multidisciplinary fields at the forefront of scientific research. Research activities in the department are focused on patterns and processes of diversity in organisms ranging from micro-organisms to plants, animals, and humans, in addition to work in the field of Forensic Science. 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.

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 2021-2022

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 2021-2022

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 2021-2022

Applications

Apply online

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