ProgrammeA-Level entryNatural Sciences4 years

BSc Honours Biotechnology and Biochemistry: Option F, Plant Biochemistry and Medicinal Chemistry

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 centred on plants as sources of chemicals and medicines. You study plant biochemistry, natural products, extraction and analysis and the development of plant-based medicines and products. Suits students who like plants, chemistry and natural remedies. Learning typically involves extraction and analysis labs and a project, relevant to herbal-product development and drug-discovery research.

What you will study

Plant biochemistry; natural products chemistry; medicinal chemistry; analytical techniques; pharmacognosy; product development; research project.

Further study and pathways

MSc or PhD in natural products or pharmaceutical sciences; herbal-product firms, research and quality control.

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

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