Bachelor of Science

Stream: Biochemistry and Physiology
Qualification code: 02089 - BAP NQF Exit level: 6 Total credits: 360
Qualification offered until 2015, and ONLY for students previously registered for this qualification.
Admission requirements:NSC with Mathematics and English passed at level 4 OR Matriculation exemption with at least an E symbol for Higher Grade Mathematics and English or at least a D symbol for Standard Grade Mathematics and English.
Rules:Students must clearly indicate the option of their choice of major subject when registering. Students must also take note that their final degree certificate will only indicate that they hold a Bachelor of Science degree, and not their particular choice of major. This will only be reflected on the academic record.

First level

ModulePre/Co-requisite
Group A. Compulsory
BLG1501 - Basic Biology
BLG1502 - Animal and Plant Diversity
BLG1603 - Biology PracticalCo: BLG1501 & BLG1502
CHE1501 - General Chemistry IA
CHE1502 - General Chemistry IBPre: CHE1501
CHE1503 - Chemistry I (Practical)Pre: CHE1501; Co: CHE1502
EUP1501 - Ethical Information and Communication Technologies for Development Solutions
MNB1501 - Business Management IA
MNB1601 - Business Management IBPre: MNB101D or MNB1501
STA1510 - Basic Statistics

Second level

ModulePre/Co-requisite
Group A. Compulsory
BCH2601 - Introductory BiochemistryPre: CHE1501 or CHE1502
BCH2602 - BioenergeticsPre: CHE1501 or CHE1502
BCH2603 - Biopolymers of HeredityPre: CHE1501 or CHE1502
BCH2604 - Biochemistry (Practical)Co: Any two of the following: BCH2601, BCH2602, BCH2603
BOT2605 - Introduction to Medicinal PlantsCo: CHE1501 & CHE1502
FIS2601 - Digestion, Endocrine Control and MetabolismPre: CHE1501 or CHE1502
FIS2602 - Respiration and ExcretionPre: CHE1501 or CHE1502
FIS2603 - Physiological Defence MechanismsPre: CHE1501 or CHE1502
FIS2604 - Physiology II (Practical)Pre: CHE1501 or CHE1502; Co: Any two of the following: FIS2601, FIS2602, FIS2603
MNE2601 - Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Small Business ManagementPre: MNB1501 & MNB1601

Third level

ModulePre/Co-requisite
Group A. Compulsory
BCH3701 - EnzymologyCo: BCH2601
BCH3702 - Advanced MetabolismCo: BCH2602
BCH3703 - Molecular GeneticsCo: BCH2603
BCH3704 - Biochemistry (Practical)Co: Any two of the following: BCH3701, BCH3702, BCH3703
FIS3701 - Physiology of The Nervous System
FIS3702 - Cardiovascular System
FIS3703 - Membrane and Effector Physiology
FIS3704 - Physiology (Practical)Pre: FIS2604; Co: Any two of the following: FIS3701, FIS3702, FIS3703
GGH3708 - Environmental Awareness and Responsibility
MNE3703 - Innovation and TechnologyPre: MNE2601

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