Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology research in South Africa
University of Pretoria ranks first in South Africa for Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology research in 2022–2025 (#594 worldwide), followed by University of Johannesburg and University of KwaZulu-Natal.
- South Africa's world rank
- #39 of 108 countries, 2022–2025
- Works, 2022–2025
- 3.7k
- Top-10% rate
- 18.2%
- Ranked institutions
- 16
Research strength only: this says nothing about teaching, admissions or cost.
What is the best university for Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology in South Africa?
| # | Institution | World rank | Score | Top-10% rate | Works |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of PretoriaPretoria | #594 | 22.0 | 19.4% | 352 |
| 2 | University of JohannesburgJohannesburg | #728 | 19.5 | 25.2% | 224 |
| 3 | University of KwaZulu-NatalDurban | #769 | 18.8 | 19.3% | 334 |
| 4 | University of Cape TownRondebosch | #823 | 18.0 | 18.1% | 268 |
| 5 | Stellenbosch UniversityStellenbosch | #908 | 16.8 | 17.7% | 331 |
| 6 | North-West UniversityPotchefstroom | #1,132 | 14.1 | 18.7% | 173 |
| 7 | University of the WitwatersrandJohannesburg | #1,179 | 13.6 | 18.3% | 248 |
| 8 | University of South AfricaPretoria | #1,780 | 8.5 | 22.3% | 107 |
| 9 | Cape Town HVTN Immunology Laboratory / Hutchinson Centre Research Institute of South AfricaCape Town | #1,816 | 8.3 | 30.5% | 64 |
| 10 | South African Medical Research CouncilCape Town | #2,004 | 7.1 | 24.8% | 80 |
| 11 | Durban University of TechnologyDurban | #2,245 | 5.7 | 20.6% | 75 |
| 12 | University of the Free StateBloemfontein | #2,263 | 5.6 | 15.1% | 150 |
| 13 | University of the Western CapeCape Town | #2,346 | 5.2 | 17.0% | 80 |
| 14 | National Health Laboratory ServiceJohannesburg | #2,689 | 3.5 | 18.2% | 68 |
| 15 | Rhodes UniversityGrahamstown | #2,906 | 2.5 | 13.9% | 75 |
| 16 | University of LimpopoPolokwane | #3,455 | 43.0 | 12.1% | 86 |
Institutions in South Africa above the floor of 40 fractional works in Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, ordered by their worldwide rank on research quality, 2022–2025.
Who are the top Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology researchers in South Africa?
Nicola Mulder, Michael J. Wingfield and Peter Beighton rank highest among researchers based in South Africa.
- 1Nicola Mulder#41,129 worldwide overall492 citations · 43 works
- 2Michael J. Wingfield#116,268 worldwide overall1.1k citations · 114 works
- 3Peter Beighton#282,698 worldwide overall319 citations · 70 works
- 4Brenda D. Wingfield#407,261 worldwide overall352 citations · 66 works
- 5Daneel Ferreira#723,504 worldwide overall185 citations · 49 works
- 6Du Toit Loots#950,909 worldwide overall95 citations · 65 works
- 7Vuyani Moses#1,631,970 worldwide overall1 citations · 43 works
How South Africa compares with other countries in Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology