We have excellent world class Masters programs in Biochemistry, Genetics or Microbiology that lead to further studies towards PhD

Our admission requirements and application requirements are at www.ukzn.ac.za/handbook
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Discipline of Biochemistry
The purpose of our Biochemistry Masters graduate program in the Faculty of Science and Agriculture, is to produce broadly-trained, independent scientists with the ability to accomplish significant research.

For the Masters degree, students are expected to make a contribution to an area of biochemistry research as determined by their course supervisor and to write and present that research.

The research is completed with the guidance of a Biochemistry supervisor and may involve collaborations with students and scientists outside the department.

It is also a requirement to attend seminars on a wide range of subjects that are presented by fellow post-graduate students

Journal clubs within various research areas are also a requirement within each course supervisor’s field of research.

Masters students also participate as practical and tutorial demonstrators in the Department's teaching program, to acquaint students with education methods and provide important teaching experience.

For a more detailed overview of the undergraduate and postgraduate degrees offered for Biochemistry and other areas of specialisation we offer, as well as our postgraduate offerings and degree structures, please download our complete booklet here http://www.ukzn.ac.za/handbooks/

Please visit for more information: (link to masters programme at biochemistry website)

Discipline of Genetics
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Discipline of Microbiology

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