Welcome to the Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology in the Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering, at the University of Zululand. Thank you for your interest in the department. Essential descriptions of the departmental program and qualification mix are provided to enable students and other visitors to choose the undergraduate and postgraduate degree, and research areas that they want to pursue. These descriptions are meant to inspire students to join the department as students or as academics. They are also meant to attract community stakeholders to participate in the academic enterprise of the department.

By its very nature the department is deeply entrenched in the basic sciences of human, environmental, animal, and plant functioning, health and well-being. It offers programs in Biochemistry and Microbiology in which these disciplines are studied alongside each other or alongside other disciplines offered in the Faculty of Science Agriculture and Engineering. The primary focus of the highly dedicated and experienced academic and academic support staff is to facilitate access to and successful completion of these programs. Take your time to find the information you seek, but if you cannot find it, please contact us using any of the contact details provided. The website information and staff profiles will give you an indication of what the department entails. Please read about the academic, research and community engagement opportunities for potential students and staff and discover why the department is recognized country wide for the Biokinetics program. Students in the department come from different provinces. This creates opportunities for inter-cultural exchange, a positive learning environment – one in which past students are proud to be associated with. Our aim is for students, parents, staff and visitors to feel welcome, as though they have always belonged in the department. We are look forward to welcoming you to the department!