Subfield · Molecular Biology · South Africa
Molecular Biology research in South Africa
University of KwaZulu-Natal ranks first in South Africa for Molecular Biology research in 2022–2025 (#764 worldwide), followed by University of Johannesburg and Stellenbosch University.
- South Africa's world rank
- #40 of 87 countries, 2022–2025
- Works, 2022–2025
- 1.8k
- Top-10% rate
- 17.9%
- Ranked institutions
- 7
Research strength only: this says nothing about teaching, admissions or cost.
What is the best university for Molecular Biology in South Africa?
| # | Institution | World rank | Score | Top-10% rate | Works |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of KwaZulu-NatalDurban | #764 | 13.6 | 19.3% | 193 |
| 2 | University of JohannesburgJohannesburg | #875 | 11.9 | 24.9% | 124 |
| 3 | Stellenbosch UniversityStellenbosch | #1,024 | 9.8 | 17.4% | 161 |
| 4 | University of PretoriaPretoria | #1,073 | 9.2 | 16.7% | 147 |
| 5 | University of the WitwatersrandJohannesburg | #1,086 | 9.0 | 18.8% | 115 |
| 6 | University of Cape TownRondebosch | #1,227 | 7.4 | 17.0% | 125 |
| 7 | North-West UniversityPotchefstroom | #1,409 | 5.7 | 18.4% | 90 |
Institutions in South Africa above the floor of 40 fractional works in Molecular Biology, ordered by their worldwide rank on research quality, 2022–2025.
Who are the top Molecular Biology researchers in South Africa?
Nicola Mulder, Michael J. Wingfield and Don A. Cowan rank highest among researchers based in South Africa.
- 1Nicola Mulder#41,129 worldwide overall492 citations · 30 works
- 2Michael J. Wingfield#116,268 worldwide overall1.1k citations · 29 works
- 3Don A. Cowan#305,406 worldwide overall397 citations · 30 works
- 4Dulcie A. Mulholland#483,597 worldwide overall115 citations · 30 works
- 5Daneel Ferreira#723,504 worldwide overall185 citations · 41 works
- 6Du Toit Loots#950,909 worldwide overall95 citations · 30 works
- 7Mary Gulumian#1,457,180 worldwide overall40 citations · 27 works
How South Africa compares with other countries in Molecular Biology