OBJECTIVES
After
completing the BSc (hon) in Biological Sciences programme,
students should:
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Be
able to work in Biology related fields.
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Be able to confidently teach Biology up to A' level.
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Be prepared for Post-graduate degree(s) in Biological
Sciences Provide solution to environmental problems.
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Develop
skills and attitudes that enable them to participate actively
in the development of the country.
B.Sc
HONOURS IN BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
The department
offers a four year programme that is divided into four levels.
- Level I - introductory modules that are prerequisites
for subsequent levels. In order to proceed to Level II a
student must pass 8 credits including all the core modules.
- Level II -All the major branches of Biology will be taught
and these will prepare students for Level IV. In order to
proceed to level III, a student should pass 10 credits.
- Level III -Students will be on work related learning
for a period of 10 months. In order to proceed to Level
IV the student must fulfill the requirements of work related
learning in terms of continuous assessments and reports.
- Level IV -The student will select modules worth 10 credits.
In addition the student would do compulsory modules in Biomathematics
and Marketing as well as the Project.
ADMISSION
REQUIREMENTS
Normal Entry
In order to qualify for acceptance to the
BSc (Honours) degree in Biological Sciences, a student should
possess the following qualifications:
Normal entry
Passes at A' level in Biology and any one of the following
subjects: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or Geography.
Special entry
The following persons may apply for Special
entry and for permission to proceed to a first degree with
exemption from the whole or part of the normal entry requirements:-
A person who has obtained a degree of this or another University
or degree awarding institution.
A person who has obtained from another University or an Institution
of similar status, academic qualifications (other than degrees)
acceptable to Senate. These may include a diploma in the following
fields: Education ,Forestry, Fisheries, Entomology, Food Science
& Biological Sciences.
Students who qualify under this regulation for Special Entry
may apply to Senate to be exempted from certain modules and
examinations. Refer to Mature entry section below.
Mature entry
Persons who are at least 25 years of age
on the first day of the academic year in which admission is
sought and who are not eligible for entry under the Normal
or Special Entry Regulations may apply for Mature Entry provided
that:
- Applicants must have passed at least five approved O'
level subjects including English Language and Mathematics
(or equivalents) and must have demonstrated potential suitability
for University studies by virtue of their attainments and/or
relevant work experience.
- Normally, applicants should have completed their full-time
school or college education at least five years before the
start of the academic year in which admission is sought.
Applicants who wish to be considered under the Mature Entry
provisions may be required to attend interviews and/or special
tests at the University designed to assess their command
of the English Language, numerate and reasoning ability
and general suitability for admission to the Bachelor' s
degree studies.
- Applicants who have previously attended Mature Entry
tests and/or interviews without success will not be considered
for admission under this form of entry unless in the intervening
period they have acquired additional qualifications and/or
experience.
If you would like to apply for the programme Download Application
Material
CAREER
PROSPECTS
Graduates with the BSc Honours degree in
Biological Sciences can be employed as the following:
research scientists in research institutions and medical laboratories,
ecologists with National Parks or environmental organizations,
microbiologists in the food and pharmaceutical industries,
geneticists in plant and animal breeding ,entomologists in
research institutions,parasitologists in research institutions
and medical laboratories, curators in various disciplines
in the Natural History Museum,botanists in research institutions
and National Parks, and lecturers in Technical colleges as
well as A' Level Biology teachers.
WHAT
STUDENTS SAY ABOUT THE PROGRAMME
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The
Environment at MSU is so relaxing . It gives me the
opportunity to be equiped with all the skills I need
to keep me abreast with the advancements in the biotechnological
field.
Thamary Chitavati
[BSc (hons) in
Biological Science , First Year]
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CONTACT DETAILS
The Chairperson
Department of Biological Sciences
Midlands State University
P.Bag 9055
Gweru
Zimbabwe
Tel +263 54 260409 / +263 54 260450/ +263
54 260667 ext
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