BSc Honours Biomedical Sciences (foundation for MBChB / BDS pathways)
- Entry level
- A-Level entry
- Field of study
- Health Sciences
- Duration
- 4 years
- Institution
- University of Zimbabwe
Entry requirements
This is a degree. It is entered after A-Level, so O-Level results alone are not enough.
As the institution publishes it
As listed by UZ for the programme (PDF gives pathway entry: 3 'A' Level passes including Chemistry plus two of Biology, Physics or Mathematics for MBChB and BDS pathways).
Pathfinder cannot check this against your results automatically, so read it carefully or ask the admissions office.
About this programme
A broad biomedical science degree that gives a strong foundation in the sciences behind medicine. It also serves as a feeder route into the MBChB and BDS pathways, and into research, laboratory and health-sector roles. Ideal for science-strong students aiming at medicine or dentistry or biomedical careers. Challenging, with intensive laboratory and theory work.
What you will study
Human anatomy and physiology; biochemistry; microbiology and immunology; pathology; pharmacology; research methods and biostatistics.
Further study and pathways
MBChB or BDS pathways; MSc or PhD in biomedical sciences; laboratory and research careers.
Source: University of Zimbabwe: UZ_Undergraduate_Programme_Catalogue.xlsx, sheet "Programmes"
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