How Long Does It Take To study Biochemistry In South Africa?

What is Biochemistry?

Biochemistry or biological chemistry is the study of chemical processes within and relating to living organisms.

A sub-discipline of both chemistry and biology, biochemistry may be divided into three fields: structural biology, enzymology, and metabolism.

How Long Does It Take To study Biochemistry In South Africa?

The minimum number of years for the study of biochemistry at the university is just four years.

Schools That Offer Biochemistry Course In South Africa

Unisa Department of Biochemistry

University Of Johannesburg Department of Biochemistry

B.Sc. Biochemistry (Hons) Stellenbosch University

Cape Peninsula University of Technology Bachelor of Chemistry.

How Much Does It Cost To Study Biochemistry In South Africa?

Please note that study-related additional costs, known as Module costs and Program costs (materials and laboratory fees and travel expenses), calculated according to the amounts with the annual increase, are included in the amounts listed below; departments may alter these based on academic need. 

Estimates for textbooks (enquire at the academic departments), membership dues for academic and registered societies (R20 – R5 671), PSO fees for private students (R371), and House fees for students in residences (R672) and parking fees are excluded.

Where can you study Biochemistry in South Africa?

Here are the best global universities for biology and biochemistry in South Africa

Stellenbosch University.

The University of Cape Town.

The University of Pretoria.

University of Witwatersrand.

University of Kazoku Natal.

What are the requirements to study Biochemistry in South Africa?

Certificate of full university admission issued by the SA Matriculation Board.

 Grade 12 First Language HG at least 50% (D-symbol) Grade 12 Second Language HG at least 60% (C-symbol) Grade 12 Mathematics HG at least 50% (D-symbol)

Is biochemistry a good career in South Africa?

In South Africa, an Entry Level Biochemist with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of R 6 000 gross per month.

Biochemists with more than 20 years of experience may earn more than R 30 000 a m