Faculty of Health Sciences

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:

   

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.