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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONOURS) (BIOCHEMISTRY)
Purpose of the programme
To strengthen educational and research skills acquired at bachelors degree level.
To develop specialisation in the area of interest
To conduct research for the benefit of society
To develop a carrier oriented in biochemistry and related sciences
Assumption of Prior Learning A bachelor’s degree in biochemistry or equivalent.
Candidates who obtained bachelor’s degree in related fields may enter the program after completing the required level 2 & 3 core courses in biochemistry.
Credits required
The candidate must have obtained 60% or above in the area of specialisation or have passed an additional entry examination designed for candidates who obtained less than 60% in the area of specialisation at Bachelors degree level.
Duration of the programme
- One academic year (Full time) - Two academic years (Part time)
Summary of Courses
COURSES |
CODES |
CREDITS |
Core courses: |
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Research Project |
BCH40M0 |
60 |
Seminars in Biochemistry |
BCH42M0 |
30 |
Biochemical Instrumentation & Techniques |
BCH41M0 |
16 |
Electives: Choose any two: |
BCH43M0 |
20 |
Nutritional Biochemistry |
BCH44M0 |
20 |
Clinical Biochemistry |
BCH45M0 |
20 |
Molecular Biochemistry Biotechnology |
BCH46M0 |
20 |
Exit Level
Exit Level = Bachelors degree (Hons) = Minimum of 124 credits from prescribed core and elective courses at levels
Delivery Mode
The programme is offered in a format accessible to full time and part time students in the form of seminars, tutorials laboratory practicals and self-directed learning.