Candidates graduating from this master's degree will be expected to have skills in (i) integrating the content of different biosciences at a molecular level, (ii) analyzing the molecular mechanisms that operate in human beings and other mammalian species and identifying their applications, (iii) analyzing the possibilities of biochemistry uses in social environment, taking into account economic, regulatory, legal and ethical aspects, (iv) resolving problems related to biology research at the molecular level and demonstrating understanding of the biochemical complexity of living beings and (v) identifying and using bio-computing tools to contribute to genomics, proteomics and biomedicine
ABOUT PROGRAMME
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
CORE COURSES
COURSE ANTE COURSE TITLE
CORE COURSE
VM 621 Research Methods
VM 622 Statistics and Data Management
VP 600 Instrumentation
PC 601 Structure and Function of Protein
VPC 602 Molecular Biophysics and Enzymology
VPC 603 Molecular Mechanism of Growth, Development and Senescence
MBB 602 Receptors and Signal Transudation
VPC 605 Advanced Molecular
VM 700 Dissertation
SUB TOTAL
ELECTIVE COURSES
MBB 601 Molecular Biology
VPB 605 Biochemistry Overview
VPB 606 Forensic Science
VPB 607 Nutritional Biochemistry
VPB 608 Plant Biochemistry
MAM 601 Advanced Microbiology
MTP 604 Applied Parasitology
SUB TOTAL
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Minimum admission qualifications
A candidate shall be eligible for registration for the Masters degree in Biochemistry if he/she has;
(i) University Degree in biological sciences from SUA or from a recognized institution with a Credit or distinction in at least 4 subjects related to biochemistry OR
(ii) Medicine, Dental or Nursing degree from a recognized institution with a Credit or distinction in Biochemistry OR
(iii) Honors degree (normally first or upper second class) or Advanced diploma (2nd Upper Class) in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biology, Chemistry, Pharmacy, or other qualifications in health sciences or biomedical discipline, from a recognized institution OR
(iv) Candidates with a Pass degree will also be considered for admission if they have satisfied the department/faculty that they have exhibited academic potential through extensive field work, subsequent research experience and/or additional training.
FEES
HOW TO APPLY
Online application through http://suasis.sua.ac.tz:9092/index.php/welcome . Make sure that all relevant academic and financial documents are attached before final submission is made
CONTACT
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT
THE DIRECTOR,
DIRECTORATE OF POSTGRADUATE STUDIES,RESEARCH TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER AND CONSULTANCY,
SOKOINE UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE,
P.O. BOX 3151, CHUO KIKUU,
MOROGORO, TANZANIA.
Telephone:+255 023-2640013, Fax: +255 023 2640013
E-mail: drpgs@suanet.ac.tz,
Website: http://www.drpgs.suanet.ac.tz/