Faculty of AgriSciences

Bachelor of Data Science (BDatSci) - Statistical Genetics

Bachelor 4 years Full-time NSFAS Funded
Programme Overview
Qualification
Bachelor
Duration
4 Years
NQF Level
7
Campus
Main Campus
Language
Afrikaans and English
Study Mode
Full-time
About This Programme

An interfaculty programme with a focal area in Statistical Genetics. Uses statistical methods to make inferences from genetic data, applied in population quantitative genetics and genetic epidemiology.

Admission Requirements

Required Subjects

  • Mathematics 6 70–79%
  • English or Afrikaans Home Language 4 50–59%

Additional Requirements

  • NSC aggregate of at least 80% excluding Life Orientation
  • Mathematics 80%
  • Afrikaans or English Home Language 60% OR Afrikaans or English First Additional Language 75%
This is an interfaculty programme. Very high entry requirements: NSC aggregate of at least 80% (excluding Life Orientation) and Mathematics 80%.
Career Opportunities
Statistical geneticist in plant breeding or conservation genetics Genetic epidemiologist studying effects of genes on diseases Data scientist in biological or agricultural research
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