This learning programme is designed for students interested in biology, but with a knack for chemistry. After completion of this programme, students will be well prepared as technicians for a wide range of sectors, including medical research, agriculture as well as the food, biotechnological and chemical industries.
Type: Undergraduate Degree
Duration: 3 years full time
Compulsory Subjects
First year subjects:
- Biology
- Biometry
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Computer literacy
Second year subjects:
- Microbiology
- Biochemistry
- Genetics
- Chemistry
- Physiology
- Zoology
- Botany
- Entomology
- Food science
Third year subjects:
- Microbiology
- Biochemistry
- Genetics
- Chemistry
- Physiology
- Zoology
- Botany
- Entomology
- Food science
Careers: medical researcher, laboratory assistant, biochemist.
Source: www.ufs.ac.za