Bachelor of Science General Degree in Biomedical Sciences
- Entry level
- A-Level results
- Field of study
- Health Sciences
- Duration
- 3 years conventional
- Institution
- Great Zimbabwe University
Entry requirements
Undergraduate degrees: what you need to apply
A-Level results · 3 A-Level passes
A degree is entered after A-Level, so O-Level results alone are not enough.
6 O Levels incl. English, Maths, a local language, a science (C+) | 3 A Levels incl. Chemistry + 2 of Maths, Biology, Physics | Interview
As the institution publishes it
O-Level: 6 passes incl. English Language, Mathematics, a local language and an approved science subject (C or better) A-Level: 3. Subjects: Chemistry + any 2 of: Mathematics, Biology, Physics Alternative route: Degree 2.1 or better in Bachelor of Pharmacy, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Biological Sciences or Nursing Science may be considered Other conditions: Shortlisted applicants are interviewed before admission. Advert lists the O and A Level items as (c) and (d).
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About this programme
A general science degree on the human body in health and disease. It is the prerequisite for GZU's Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (3-year conventional), and is taught in the Simon Mazorodze School of Medical and Health Sciences.
What you will study
Human anatomy and physiology, biochemistry, microbiology and immunology, pathology, pharmacology basics, laboratory methods and a research project.
Further study and pathways
MBChB, MSc or doctoral study in biomedical sciences.
Options on offer
None listed
Source: Great Zimbabwe University: GZU_Programme_Catalogue.xlsx, sheet "Programmes"
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