BSc Honours Biotechnology and Biochemistry: Option D, Immunology and Microbiology
- 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 on the immune system and microorganisms. You study infectious disease, vaccines, antibodies and microbial diversity, along with the diagnostic methods used in health and industry. Suits students curious about infection, immunity and vaccines. Typical coursework includes microbiology practicals and diagnostics, and the skills are relevant to disease control and public-health laboratories.
What you will study
Immunology; medical microbiology; virology and bacteriology; molecular diagnostics; vaccinology; laboratory techniques; research project.
Further study and pathways
MSc or PhD in immunology or microbiology; diagnostic laboratories, vaccine and public-health research.
Source: University of Zimbabwe: UZ_Undergraduate_Programme_Catalogue.xlsx, sheet "Programmes"
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