Rhodes University Honours in Biochemistry.

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.