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Application Instructions and Procedures

The application procedure involves two steps, namely an internal application to SANBI for consideration whether you are a suitable applicant for the course, and the formal application to the University.

Internal Application

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  • Prospective candidates must first make an internal application directly to SANBI for a place on the programme. Internal applications for the following year open during August of the current year (i.e. Aug 2010 for 2011 intake).This internal application consists of three parts:
    1. A completed SANBI application form
    2. Your CV
    3. Copies of your academic transcripts (results)
    1. Download and complete a copy of the form Application for a Higher Degree by Research at the South African National Bioinformatics Institute” using the link below. Information required include your full name, nationality, ID or passport number, your highest degree awarded, the degree for which application is made, your motivational statement (the reason why you would like to undertake research in the area of bioinformatics), and lastly the specific kind of research you would like to undertake at SANBI. The degree to which you express understanding in the research area you describe will have significant impact upon the success of your application.

      2. Application form (MS word format)
      Application form (Rich text format)

    2. Then e-mail this completed application form, together with your full academic CV, and copies of your academic transcripts (results) to maryam_at_sanbi.ac.za. Please do not send copies of any documents by regular mail. Once these three sets of documents have been received, they will forwarded to Prof Christoffels and his selection team for review.
    3. SANBI will communicate their decision regarding acceptance of your application to you. Please ensure that you get this confirmation in writing, as you will have to attach this to your formal application to the University of the Western Cape.

    University of the Western Cape application.

    Once students have been informed by SANBI of their acceptance on the course, they must then apply through the normal UWC application procedure. This is a formality, and while it may take some time to complete it should not prevent any student from taking up a place on the course.

    Important Dates

    The University has two postgraduate intakes per year. However, interested candidates can apply throughout the year and could start at any time.

    Deadlines for registration with University:

    • First intake: One week after start of first semester (in February - dates to be confirmed)

    • Second intake: One week after start of second semester (end of July - dates to be confirmed)

    Procedure:

    1. Complete an Application form. You have three choices here.

      1. Either you can get an “Application for Admission” form by contacting the UWC Admissions Office on:
        Tel: +27 21 959-2897/3112/3113/2537
        Fax: +27 21 959-3668
        e-mail: woctober@uwc.ac.za
      2. Or by writing to them at:The Admissions OfficeThe University of the Western Cape
        Private Bag X17
        Bellville
        7535
      3. On-line registration forms are available at http://www.uwc.ac.za/portal/uwc2006/content/online_applications/index.htm or visit http://www.uwc.ac.za and follow the link on the right to “Online registrations”
    2. A non-refundable application fee of R150 (the fee is adjusted annually), or proof of payment thereof, must accompany your application form. You can either deposit it directly into the UWC’s bank account (details from the above website), or pay it in at the UWC’s cashiers in the Administration Building on the UWC campus. Send the deposit slip or receipt with your application form to the Applications Department. You can also hand your application personally to the Admissions Office. Remember to include with your application a copy of your ID and academic transcript, as well as your letter of acceptance from SANBI.
    3. Students from other tertiary institutions who wish to pursue post-graduate studies at UWC must obtain admission to status. The status fee is R70 and will be debited to your student account once you have registered at UWC.
    4. If you are a foreign student, you must apply for your study permit from the Home Office of your Country of Origin. You can get the necessary forms to complete from your Home Office. You will need a letter from SANBI (the letterhead must also contain the UWC logo) stating that you have been accepted, indicating exactly how long the course will be, etc. – the more complete the letter, the easier the process. You will need the study permit to register.
    5. Within one to three weeks of posting your application form you should receive a postcard from the Admissions Office acknowledging receipt of your form, as well as a receipt for fees paid. Proof that your application is on the system will be in the form of a student number awarded to you. If you do not receive such a postcard, contact the Admissions Office at +27 21 959-2115/2897/3113/3112, or enquire at the cashier’s office. Each application form has an application number, which is the number you should use as a reference number in all correspondence with the university until you receive your student number with your letter of acceptance.
    6. Once your application has been received and processed, it will be forwarded to the Faculty of Science. The Faculty Officer will notify you about the outcome of your application in due course, after which you are ready to register for your studies with the UWC. Registration dates will be communicated to you.

    Note: Should you have any difficulty downloading the application form or have any further questions concerning the programme please do not hesitate to contact the course co-ordinator at the above e-mail address.


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