Bachelor of Science Honours in Biochemistry

Honours degree

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0172_100_N102

The Bachelor of Science Honours in Biochemistry provides advanced training in modern biochemical research. The programme combines a strong theoretical foundation with extensive laboratory-based research, enabling students to develop practical skills in contemporary experimental techniques and data analysis.

Kontakbesonderhede

Ms Welma Maart

Departmental Administrator

[email protected]

Doen aansoek

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Programoorsig

Duur

One year

Kampus

Stellenbosch

Type

Coursework

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Please note that selection for postgraduate programmes is highly competitive. Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission to the programme.

Minimum toelatingsvereistes

• A BSc degree with a major in Biochemistry.
• An average final mark of at least 60% for third-year Biochemistry.
• Proficiency in both written and spoken English.

Programstruktuur

The honours programme in Biochemistry is compiled annually and consists of a research project (741(60)), a seminar (742(10)) and five modules of ten credits each on topics selected by the Department from modules 711-718 below. This selection is compulsory for the students of the particular year.

The following modules are used to compile the honours programme annually.
Compulsory Modules

Subject number | Module code | Credits | Module Name | Semester
54895 741 60 Research project (Biochemistry) 2
18325 742 10 Seminar 2

Plus
The Department selects five modules annually to the value of 50 credits from the list below. The selection is also compulsory

11412 711 10 Practical Protein Biochemistry 1
11413 712 10 Steroid Hormones 1
14046 713 10 Soft Skills 1
11415 714 10 Systems Biology 1
14069 715 10 Advanced Gene Expression 1
14047 716 10 Biophysical and Bio-analytical Techniques 1
11418 717 10 Specialised Topics 1
11420 718 10 Chemical Biology Topics 1

Assessment and Examination
The programme is assessed by means of flexible assessment and the final mark is calculated as a weighted mark according to the credit values of each module.

Last updated 01 April 2026

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