ProgrammeA-Level entryNatural Sciences4 years

BSc Honours Biotechnology and Biochemistry: Option A, Biotechnology and Molecular Biology

University of Zimbabwe· Harare

Entry level: A-Level entry
Field of study: Natural 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

'A' Level passes in Chemistry and Biology or recognised equivalents. Special entry: National Certificate (enter at first year); Diploma (enter at 2nd year); HND (2nd year with some course exemptions); or a BSc degree with an appropriate major passed at upper second class or higher.

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About this programme

An option of the Biotechnology and Biochemistry degree that focuses on molecular biology and its applications. You learn how genes and proteins work and how to manipulate them in the laboratory, with applications in medicine, agriculture and industry. Suits students who enjoy laboratory work and want to work at the molecular level. Teaching typically combines lectures with intensive lab practicals and a final-year research project, and skills transfer to health, agriculture and industry.

What you will study

Biochemistry; molecular biology; genetic engineering; cell biology; bioprocessing; bioinformatics; laboratory techniques; research project.

Further study and pathways

MSc or PhD in biotechnology or molecular biology; laboratory, research, pharmaceutical and agri-biotech careers.

Source: University of Zimbabwe: UZ_Undergraduate_Programme_Catalogue.xlsx, sheet "Programmes"

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