Applied Biochemistry (Honours) (Biomedical) University of Namibia

Overview

The advances in the field of Biochemistry over the past 100 years have been staggering. It is through Biochemistry that molecular targets of diseases are identified and potential drug agents are developed. 

What you'll learn

Understanding how diseases affect the metabolic function in living organisms, value addition of natural and synthetic products for applications in health, food and cosmetics industries. Topics include how living things obtain energy from food, the chemical basis of heredity, industrial application of biochemistry, drug design and development, biotechnology, micro-and nanotechnology and what fundamental changes occur in disease. 

Students of the Applied Biochemistry (Honours) (Biomedical) program from University of Namibia will get the opportunity to apply biochemistry knowledge in food science, pharmacology, physiology, microbiology, and clinical chemistry. Enzymes and their kinetics and mechanisms are covered in detail. Metabolic pathways are examined from thermodynamic and regulatory perspectives.  

Learning outcomes

The department seeks to facilitate students’ progression towards fulfilling and exciting careers in academia, industry, and/or government and also to develop their skills as future leaders in science and society. Successful candidates can be successful entrepreneurs or take employment in the education, public or private sectors especially in fields like, food and beverage Industries, forensics, agriculture, environmental, academic institutions, scientific research institutions , etc, where a balanced Biochemistry/Microbiology knowledge is important