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The following requirements are set for completing the programme:

• Satisfactory attendance and contributions during theoretical and practical components of the course.
• Must pass the four module tests, including theoretical and practical examination.
• Attendance of weekly research meetings, where students will present their project progress.
• Practical experience of the laboratory techniques used in the particular subsections of the subject.
• Attendance at the compulsory faculty module (TNM 700) Applied research methodology 700.
• Attendance at the prescribed module (MBS 700) Medical Biostatistics 700.
• Taking part in a research project and presentation of an independent research report.
• Satisfactory attendance of a library-user course.

1. Relevant bachelor’s (or equivalent) degree with at least one applicable biological subject as a major
2. A suitable pharmacology background in a biological degree in which pharmacological concepts and treatments have been discussed, including the pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and toxicology thereof
3. Undergraduate FAR 381 and FAR 382 (or equivalents thereof) must be completed with a minimum module average of 60%. In exceptional circumstances based on the approval of the selection committee, candidates who have not completed undergraduate pharmacology will need to complete these modules in the honours year for non-degree purposes.  
4. Interview with the HOD, programme coordinator and supervisors may be required
5. Letter of motivation

Note: Compliance with the minimum admission requirements does not necessarily guarantee admission to the programme.

The prerequisites for admission to the honours degree in certain fields of study are indicated in the syllabuses of the specific department.

Also consult General Academic Regulations G16-G29.

1. The examination at the end of the programme will consist of two written papers of three hours each as well as an oral presentation.
2. The maximum period for completion of the honours degree, is one year. 
3. To comply with the pass requirements for the degree, a student must obtain a final mark of at least 50% in the theory component, as well as a mark of at least 50% for the practical/research study.

The degree is conferred with distinction on a student who has obtained at least 75% in the examination of the core module, FAR 705 (written, oral, practical, etc.).

University of Pretoria Programme Qualification Mix (PQM) verification project

The higher education sector has undergone an extensive alignment to the Higher Education Qualification Sub-Framework (HEQF) across all institutions in South Africa. In order to comply with the HEQSF, all institutions are legally required to participate in a national initiative led by regulatory bodies such as the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), the Council on Higher Education (CHE), and the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). The University of Pretoria is presently engaged in an ongoing effort to align its qualifications and programmes with the HEQSF criteria. Current and prospective students should take note that changes to UP qualification and programme names, may occur as a result of the HEQSF initiative. Students are advised to contact their faculties if they have any questions.