Stellenbosch University
Bachelor of Science with Honours in Molecular Biology
The Bachelor of Science with Honours in Molecular Biology in Health Professions is offered by Stellenbosch University.
Program Length: 1 YEAR.
Bachelor of Science with Honours in Molecular Biology offered by the Stellenbosch University at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
This programme will equip you with both a theoretical and practical background in the basic concepts of molecular biology. The programme consist of lecture attendance, participation in discussion of academic journals, writing a literature review, participation in a six-month research project, a research report, a research presentation, and written mid-year and end-of-year examinations. The programme overlaps with the BScHons (Human Genetics) programme, but includes separate lectures on mycobacteriology in the context of tuberculosis.
Programme content
Molecular Biology Theory (45)
Molecular Biology Project (75)
Assessment and examination
- You must pass both modules with a minimum of 50% to earn the applicable credits.
- If you do not pass the theory module with a minimum of 50% after the second opportunity, you will not be permitted to continue with the research project.
- Assessment opportunities include:
- two written examinations and a review article for the theory module; and
- a research report, research presentation, supervisor's report and written examination for the project module.
