Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences

Stream: (Biochemistry and Microbiology Stream)
Qualification code: 98053 - BAM NQF Exit level: 7 Total credits: 360
Admission requirements:A National Senior Certificate (Degree endorsement) with at least 50% in the language of teaching and learning, and with at least 50% in Mathematics and Physical Science. A student who does not qualify in terms of the statutory or additional requirements, may follow Unisa's alternative pathways or apply for admission to an appropriate Diploma.

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: MNB1501
STA1510 - Basic Statistics

Second level

ModulePre/Co-requisite
Group A. Compulsory
BCH2601 - Introductory BiochemistryPre: CHE1501 & CHE1502
BCH2602 - BioenergeticsPre: CHE1501& CHE1502
BCH2603 - Biopolymers of HeredityPre: CHE1501 & CHE1502
BCH2604 - Biochemistry (Practical)Co: Any two of the following: BCH2601, BCH2602, BCH2603
BOT2605 - Introduction to Medicinal PlantsPre: CHE1501 & CHE1502
MIB2601 - Introductory Microbiology
MIB2602 - Microbial Ecology
MIB2603 - Introductory Microbial Genetics, Immunology and Epidemiology
MIB2604 - Microbiology II (Practical)Pre: CHE1501 or CHE1502; Co: Any 2 of the following: MIB2601, MIB2602, MIB2603
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 2 of the following: BCH3701, BCH3702, BCH3703
GGH3708 - Environmental Awareness and Responsibility
MIB3701 - Microbial Physiology
MIB3702 - Advanced Microbial Genetics, Recombinant DNA Technology and Industrial Microbiology
MIB3703 - Microbial Diversity
MIB3704 - Microbiology III (Practical)Pre: MIB2604; Co: Any 2 of the following: MIB3701, MIB3702, MIB3703
MNE3703 - Innovation and TechnologyPre: MNE2601

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