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University of the Witwatersrand

Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Cell Biology

The Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Cell Biology in Chemistry is offered by University of the Witwatersrand.

Program Length: 3 YEARS.

Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Cell Biology offered by the University of the Witwatersrand

All living organisms (microbes, parasites, plants, insects, animals and humans) are studied at the molecular level in this course. We investigate the structure and biological functions of enzymes, carbohydrates, fats, proteins and nucleic acids.

Overview

Biochemistry embraces the fascinating worlds of Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Genetic Engineering, Immuno-Technology, Advanced Cell Biology, and Enzymology.In Biochemistry and Cell Biology, you will study all living organisms (microbes, parasites, plants, insects, animals, and humans) at the molecular level. You will investigate the structure and biological functions of enzymes, carbohydrates, fats, proteins, and nucleic acids.

Curriculum

First year

• Introductory Life Sciences I

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• Chemistry I

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• Auxiliary Mathematics I

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• Any other Level I course

Second year

• Molecular and Cell Biology IIA: Scientific Practice

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• Molecular and Cell Biology IIB: Concepts

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• Basic Statistics for the Natural Sciences II

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• Molecular and Cell Biology IIC: Applications for double-MCB major students

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• Any other Level II major depending on other course set

Third year

• Biochemistry and Cell Biology III

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• Any other Level III major depending on other course set