Chinhoyi University of Technology Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Biotechnology (BSBIO)

Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Biotechnology (BSBIO), is a leading programme in the training of Biotechnologist through research, teaching, and exposure in order to meet the needs of industry and the community at large.

Opportunities

By choosing to study here you will be able to

Understand the applications of biotechnology in:

Agriculture
The environment
Food industry
Health and Medicine

Careers

Bright career opportunities await those who successfully complete the Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Biotechnology. They can be employed as Biotechnologists, Production Managers, and Research Scientists and in Research Institutes or Universities. Graduates can also work for Non Governmental Organizations and the Government. Some can pursue Higher Degrees in the field of Biotechnology. More importantly, the programme is designed to equip students with knowledge and skills in setting up and running their own Businesses and Consultancy firms

Work placements/international opportunities

As part of your course you will undertake at least eight months of industrial attachment, anywhere in the world (subject to approval by the department). This will be in the third year of your studies that is semesters 5 and 6.

Entry Requirements

A pass in A’ level Chemistry and Biology plus any other science A’ level subject.

Contacts

The Chairperson
Department of Biotechnology, Chinhoyi University of Technology, P. Bag 7724, Chinhoyi, Zimbabwe
Tel: 263- 67- 22203-5
Fax: 263- 67- 26321
Email: The Chairperson Dr. S.S. Mlambo –smlambo@cut.ac.zw

Course Synopsis

FIRST YEAR COURSES
SEMESTER 1

Cell Biology
Principles of Microbiology and Fermentation
General Chemistry
Communication Skills
Information Technology & Computer Applications
Introduction to Statistics

SEMESTER 2

Enzymology & Immunology
Fermentation Biotechnology
Molecular Biology
Animal Physiology
Principles of Bioengineering
Principles of Genetics

SECOND YEAR COURSES
SEMESTER 3

Introduction to Environmental Biotechnology
Analytical Biochemistry
Recombinant DNA Technology
Biosafety, Ethics and Regulations
Research Methods & Biostatistics
Principles of Entrepreneurship

SEMESTER 4

IPR and Biotechnology
Plant Biotechnology
Process Optimization & Production
Animal Biotechnology
Bioremediation & Biomass Utilization

THIRD YEAR COURSES
SEMESTER 5 & 6
Industrial Attachment

FOURTH YEAR COURSES
Bioinformatics & Proteomics
Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
Entrepreneurship
Virology
Food Biotechnology

ELECTIVES: CHOOSE 2 COURSES
Research Project – Compulsory

Plus Any Two Electives
Advanced Plant Biotechnology
Advanced Food Biotechnology
Advanced Environmental Biotechnology
Advanced Animal Biotechnology
Advanced Virology