BSc Honours Biotechnology and Biochemistry: Option C, Genetics and Bioengineering
- 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 focusing on genes and the engineering of living systems. You study genetics and genomics and learn gene-editing, cloning and bioengineering tools applied to health, crops and livestock. Suits students fascinated by DNA and heredity. Learning is lab- and computer-based, with growing relevance to crop and livestock improvement, disease diagnosis and national biotechnology plans.
What you will study
Genetics and genomics; genetic engineering; bioinformatics; molecular biology; bioprocess engineering; biosafety and ethics; research project.
Further study and pathways
MSc or PhD in genetics, genomics or bioengineering; genetic testing, plant and animal biotech, research.
Source: University of Zimbabwe: UZ_Undergraduate_Programme_Catalogue.xlsx, sheet "Programmes"
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