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University of the Witwatersrand

Bachelor of Science in Microbiology and Biological Sciences

The Bachelor of Science in Microbiology and Biological Sciences in Biology is offered by University of the Witwatersrand.

Program Length: 3 YEARS.

Bachelor of Science in Microbiology and Biological Sciences offered by the University of the Witwatersrand

Study microbe groups, their morphology, metabolism, genetics, and taxonomy.

Overview

Microbiology and Biotechnology is the study of small living creatures, or microbes, including bacteria, viruses, yeasts, and fungi. Our courses provide you with basic knowledge of the various microbe groups, their morphology, metabolism, genetics, and taxonomy.Microbiology and Biotechnology embrace environmental biotechnology, industrial microbiology, food and medical microbiology, and plant genetic engineering.

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

• Genetics and Developmental Biology III

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• Any other Level III major depending on other course set