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ProgrammeA-Level entryNatural Sciences4 years

BSc Honours Biotechnology and Biochemistry: Option B, Clinical Biochemistry and Toxicology

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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 links biochemistry to health. You study the chemical basis of disease, diagnostic tests and how drugs and toxins act in the body, preparing you for clinical laboratory and toxicology work. Suits students who want to link chemistry and biology to human health. Expect substantial laboratory training in analytical and clinical methods, and a research project that can lead to hospital, laboratory or research roles.

What you will study

Biochemistry; clinical chemistry; toxicology; pharmacology basics; analytical methods; molecular diagnostics; research project.

Further study and pathways

MSc or PhD in clinical biochemistry or toxicology; hospital and reference laboratories, drug-safety and forensic labs.

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

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