Bachelor of Science Honours in Molecular Biology
The Bachelor of Science Honours in Molecular Biology will equip you with both a theoretical and practical background in the basic concepts of molecular biology. The programme consists of lecture attendance, participation in discussion of academic journals, writing a grant proposal, participation in a six-month research project, a research report, a research presentation, and written mid-year and end-of-year examinations.
Contact information
Programme overview
More information
When applying
Please note that selection for postgraduate programmes is highly competitive. Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission to the programme.
Minimum admission requirements
Specific admission requirements
• An average final mark of more than 60% in one of the following qualifications from a recognised tertiary training institution:
o a bachelor’s degree with Biochemistry, Genetics, Microbiology or Biotechnology at third-year level; or
o an MBChB or BChD degree.
• You may be admitted with an average final mark of less than 60% for the BSc at third-year level based on:
o an adequate motivation and/or
o successful completion of additional work, and
o proof of competence.
Supporting application documents
Letter of motivation
One-page document explaining what factors are motivating you to apply for the specific programme(s) and describing what makes you a suitable candidate.
Document placeholder name on application portal:
Motivational letter / Essay
Programme structure
Programme content
Molecular Biology Theory 715(45)
Molecular Biology Project 775(75)
Assessment and examination
• You must pass both modules with a minimum of 50% to earn the applicable credits.
• If you do not pass the theory module with a minimum of 50% after the second opportunity, you will not be permitted to continue with the research project.
• Assessment opportunities include:
o written examinations and a review article for the theory module; and
o a research report, research presentation, supervisor's report and written examination for the project module.
• The calculation of the final mark is subject to the provisions in the chapter “Assessments and promotions” in Part 1 (General Rules) of the Yearbook.