Rhodes University Honours in Biochemistry
Honours in Biochemistry
Biochemistry graduates who successfully meet the entrance requirements can continue with an Honours Degree in Biochemistry. This is a one year programme comprising of course-work modules, lectures and research components.
Coursework modules offered include
- Protein folding, engineering and biotechnology
- Biomedical biochemistry
- Cell biology
- Advanced enzymology/Protein expression and purification
- Bioinformatics
Research
Students are allocated individual research projects supervised by a staff member. Research Projects account for approximately 60% of the Honours examination requirement.