Overview
Our research laboratories house state of the art research instrumentation and facilities and are managed by highly trained technical staff, all essential for maintaining a high standard in biochemical research. Our postgraduate students gain valuable laboratory experience in the latest research techniques enabling them to combine both knowledge and experience successfully.
Features
- The Department is also host to a Research Chair in Mechanistic Modelling of Health and Epidemiology as part of the South African Research Chair Initiative (SARChI).
Programme Structure
Research
- Systems Biology And Bioinformatics
- Natural Products And Their Biological Effects
- Antimicrobials For Industry And Medicine
- Applied Research For Industry And Medicine
- Enzymology, Structural Biology And Drug Discovery
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Biochemistry View 5 other PhDs in Biochemistry in South AfricaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Student insurance
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- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- As a postgraduate candidate, a maximum of three programmes is permitted upon application. Please ensure that you meet the minimum admission requirements for all your programmes of interest.
- Your application for admission to a postgraduate degree programme will ONLY be processed once you have submitted a completed application form and uploaded all your supporting documents before the programme's closing date.
Tuition Fee
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International
21824 ZAR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 21824 ZAR per year during 36 months. -
National
21824 ZAR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 21824 ZAR per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Stellenbosch
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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