Colleges and Universities Offering Master of Science in Biochemistry in South Africa

Institutions Offering Master of Science in Biochemistry

University of Limpopo, Polokwane
Course Entry Requirements:
(a) A BSc Hons degree in the discipline in which the student wants to do an MSc degree and
preferably with a minimum of 60% average mark in the BSc Hons degree.
(b) On special recommendation, including application of the RPL policy and strategy of the
University of Limpopo and after consultation with and approval by the Head of Department.
(c) In addition to those requirements above, the skills profile of potential students will be
assessed and they may be required to qualify themselves with additional competencies as
deemed to be essential by the Department.

Course Duration:
(a) Minimum one (1) year.
(b) Maximum three (3) years.
University of Pretoria, Pretoria
Admission Requirements:
1.BScHons (Biochemistry) degree or relevant honours degree
2.A weighted average of at least 60% at honours level
3.An admission examination may be required

Duration of study:
1 year, full-time.
Nelson Mandela University , Port Elizabeth
Compulsory modules

Biochemistry Masters

Course requirements: Bachelor of Science Honours: Biochemistry.

Mode of study: full time

Course duration: 1 year
University of Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch
Specific Admission Requirements:
• An applicable BScHons degree or other qualification approved by the Senate.
• Lecturers may require supplementary studies from you.

North West University, Mafikeng
Presented in English/Afrikaans

Course Duration: 1 - 3 years
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Pretoria
University of the Free State, Bloemfontein
University of Cape Town, Cape Town