ProgrammeA-Level entryNatural Sciences4 years

BSc Honours Biotechnology and Biochemistry: Option E, Industrial and Environmental Microbiology

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

Normal entry: '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 applying microbes to industry and the environment. You study fermentation, bioprocessing, wastewater treatment, bioremediation and food and industrial microbiology. Suits students interested in practical uses of microbes, from brewing and food to water treatment. Teaching usually mixes lab work with industry exposure, and the skills fit Zimbabwe's food, beverage and environmental sectors.

What you will study

Industrial microbiology; fermentation technology; environmental microbiology; bioprocess engineering; food microbiology; quality control; research project.

Further study and pathways

MSc or PhD in microbiology or biotechnology; brewing, food, water and environmental sectors.

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

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