Postgraduate Diploma in Science in Applied Biosciences at University of the Witwatersrand

Programme overview

The Postgraduate Diploma in Science in the field of Applied Biosciences is offered by the School of Molecular and Cell Biology Professional skills are essential in the workplace, especially in industry. This course introduces students to the skills required in work settings ranging from the food and beverage industry to the pharmaceutical industry.

Faculty: Science | Department: Molecular and Cell Biology | Duration: 1 year | Study mode: full-time | Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

Course structure; Course Code; Course Title; NQF Credit; MCBG5017A; Professional Skills in Industry Practice; 10; MCBG5018A; Microbial Food Safety and Quality Control; 20; MCBG5019A; Bioanalytical Techniques; 40; MCBG5020A; Molecular Analysis and Diagnostics; 20; MCBG5021A; Chemical Analysis for Industry; 15; MCBG5022A; Enzyme Technology for Industrial Applications; 15

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Application information

Entry requirements

A Bachelor of Science of this or another university, in a field related to Biological sciences, including the Health sciences, or an equivalent of a South African NQF 7 BSc degree in a field related to the Biological Sciences. At least 55% average in the final undergraduate course. A 4-year B Tech in Biotechnology will also be considered. Please note that the Entry Requirements are a guide. Meeting these requirements does not guarantee a place. Final selection is made subject to the availability of places, academic results and other entry requirements where applicable. Motivation Letter: Entry into this programme is highly competitive so your motivation letter needs to convince us how this qualification will prepare you for your choice of career and set you apart in the job market. Please note: This programme is a final qualification and does not lead directly to a MSc degree in MCB. Onl

Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Postgraduate applications are made online at www.wits.ac.za/applications; the closing date for each programme is listed in its course finder entry. The application fee is R200 (not payable by current Wits students applying online), paid via the Self-Service Portal or by EFT to the Wits University Application Fees account at FNB.

Apply through the official page: https://www.wits.ac.za/applications

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