Master of Science Degree in Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology (Block Release)
- Entry level
- A bachelor's degree
- Field of study
- Natural Sciences
- Duration
- 2 years (part-time; two 3-week blocks a year)
- Institution
- National University of Science and Technology
Entry requirements
Postgraduate: what you need to apply
A bachelor's degree
Postgraduate study follows a first degree. School grades alone do not qualify you.
As the institution publishes it
An Honours degree with at least a 2.2 in Applied Biology, Biological Sciences, Microbiology or Biochemistry. Shortlisted candidates are interviewed.
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About this programme
Advanced study of microbes and biotechnology applied to health, agriculture, food and industry. Offered at master's level, it builds on a first degree and typically combines coursework with a research project or dissertation.
What you will study
Advanced microbiology, molecular biology, industrial and environmental biotechnology, bioinformatics, research methods and a research project.
Further study and pathways
PhD research in microbiology or biotechnology.
More details
- Campus basis
- Assumed from requester's information
- 'A' Level requirement
- Not specified
- 'O' Level requirement
- Not specified
- Study options (campus: mode)
- Bulawayo: Block Release
- Degree requirement (class and field)
- An Honours degree with at least a 2.2 in Applied Biology, Biological Sciences, Microbiology or Biochemistry
- Diploma / certificate / professional qualification
- Not specified
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