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BSc Applied Bioinformatics

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of the Witwatersrand

Program Overview

This programme, offered by the School of Molecular and Cell Biology, helps you to understand how bioinformatics is used in the scientific field. This includes how to select, describe, and use basic bioinformatics tools and how to interpret computational results. You will learn the history and application of bioinformatics, as well as algorithm, pipeline and software development and analysis, and the transfer and storage/database development of genomics data. You will also explore gene expression data analysis, protein structure, functional genomics, and genome analysis.

Program Key Stats

R50460 (Annual cost)



Eligibility Criteria

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Additional Information & Requirements

Original School Leaving Certificates and /or Tertiary Qualifications for Matriculation Exemption, APS: 40+ , English Home Language OR First Additional Language: Level 5,, Applicants with an APS of 30-33, as well as English 6 and Mathematics 6, will be wait-listed subject to place availability.

Career Options

  • Biological researcher
  • including Medicine
  • Environmental Science and Law
  • Consultant
  • Biotechnologist
  • and Genetic Counseller

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