Microbiology and Biotechnology (Honours) University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg

Overview

Key Features

The Microbiology and Biotechnology (Honours) programme offered at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg exposes students to theoretical and analytical aspects theoretical and research topics in the field of microbiology and biotechnology and encourages and guides students to critically examine these topics and develop an appreciation of the integrative nature of biology, especially in its applications through biotechnology, disease biology and metagenomics.

The course: 

• Exposes students to the range of experimental and analytical techniques fundamental to research at the molecular and cellular level.
• Grounds students in the research process, from conceptualization and design of the project to its execution and dissemination and discussion of its findings.
• Assists students to become independent researchers and develop professional attitudes and skills.

Career Opportunities

Some career possibilities after completing honours programme include: Analytical biochemist, Biomedical scientist, Healthcare scientist, Clinical biochemist, Industrial enzymology, Life science research scientist, Plant and Animal breeding, Medical diagnostics, Cryopreservation of cells and tissues, Stem Cell Technology, Agricultural, Medical, Environmental & Veterinary biotechnology, Industrial biotechnology, Insecticides research and production, Water quality research, Production of scientific products, Medicinal products and Pharmaceutical Industry, Food Industry, Biotechnology Industry, Brewing Industry, Science Journalism, Patent Law, Bioinformatics, Bioconsultant.