Masters (MS) in Biology in South Africa
11 masters programmes in biology at 2 universities in South Africa are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 1,572 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 508 USD and 2,279 USD.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Biology programmes
11 programmes
| Programme | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master in Resource Conservation Biology | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | Master's | 1,572 USD |
| Master in Molecular and Cell Biology | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | Master's | 409 USD |
| Master in Mycobacterial Genetics | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | Master's | 3,157 USD |
| Master in Genetic Counselling | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | Master's | 508 USD |
| Master in Medical Genetics | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | Master's | 2,279 USD |
| Master in MSc specialising in Human Genetics | University of Pretoria | Master's | — |
| Master in MSc specialising in Reproductive Biology | University of Pretoria | Master's | — |
| Master in MSc specialising in Biochemistry | University of Pretoria | Master's | — |
| Master in MSc specialising in Zoology | University of Pretoria | Master's | — |
| Master in MSc specialising in Genetics | University of Pretoria | Master's | — |
| Master in MSc specialising in Cell Biology | University of Pretoria | Master's | — |
Specialisations within biology
Genetics 5 Biology 4 Biochemistry 1 Zoology 1
Universities for biology in South Africa
Masters (MS) in Biology in South Africa: common questions
- How many biology programmes are there in South Africa?
- 11 biology masters programmes at 2 universities in South Africa are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- How much does a biology degree in South Africa cost?
- The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in biology in South Africa is 1,572 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 508 USD and 2,279 USD per year.
- Can I study biology in South Africa in English?
- Yes — 100% of the biology programmes in South Africa in our catalogue are taught in English (11 of 11).
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