COURSE: BSC IN BIOCHEMISTRY

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

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