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Bachelor of Science Honours in Biochemistry at Stellenbosch University

Stellenbosch University, South Africa

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Science Honours in Biochemistry is a one-year coursework honours degree at the Stellenbosch campus. It combines a strong theoretical foundation with extensive laboratory-based research in contemporary experimental techniques and data analysis.

Faculty: Science  |  Department: Biochemistry  |  Duration: One year  |  Intake: Applications for 2027 open 1 Apr 2026 and close 31 Oct 2026 (South African and international).  |  Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

A 60-credit research project, a 10-credit seminar and five 10-credit modules chosen annually by the Department from Practical Protein Biochemistry, Steroid Hormones, Soft Skills, Systems Biology, Advanced Gene Expression, Biophysical and Bio-analytical Techniques, Specialised Topics and Chemical Biology Topics.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A BSc degree with a major in Biochemistry, an average final mark of at least 60% for third-year Biochemistry, and proficiency in written and spoken English. Selection is competitive.

The application fee is R100 for South African citizens, permanent residents and refugee, asylum seeker and diplomatic status holders, and R400 for international applicants. Stellenbosch Business School applicants pay R1050 for the MBA and R850 for other SBS programmes. Some applicants are exempt; application fees are non-refundable.

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