Applied Biology

Program Overview

This program combines theoretical knowledge with hands-on laboratory experience in biology, chemistry, and other science fields. Students develop essential skills for careers in laboratory environments, such as quality control, quality assurance, and laboratory assistance.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Year One
• Biology 1 (Mandatory)
• Critical Skills Development (Mandatory)
• Laboratory Skills I (Mandatory)
• Mathematics 1 for Science Students (Mandatory)
• Physics 1 (Mandatory)
• Year Two
• Semester 1
• Principles of Biochemistry (Mandatory)
• Scientific Analysis 1: Chromatographic Techniques & Measurement Systems (Mandatory)
• Laboratory Skills 3 for Bioanalysis (Mandatory)
• General Microbiology (Mandatory)
• Statistics (Mandatory)
• Semester 2
• Biochemistry (Mandatory)
• Principles of Genetics (Mandatory)
• Laboratory skills 4 for Bioanalysis (Mandatory)
• Pharmaceutical Microbiology (Mandatory)
• Scientific Analysis 2 (Mandatory)

Careers:

• Graduate Job Titles:
• Quality Control
• Quality Assurance
• Laboratory Assistant
• Technologist

Other:

• The course provides around 400 hours of laboratory experience.
• The knowledge and practical experience gained in this course will set students on the way for other academic courses or directly into a job in industry.
• The course is designed to enhance students' understanding of the relevance of the subjects to the real world and provide the basis for more advanced study.