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.
CurriculumFirst 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