Department: Biotechnology
Diploma: Biotechnology
3 Year course
Advanced Diploma: Biotechnology
M Tech: Biotechnology
PhD Biotechnology
1. Admission Requirements:
| Subjects | Dip: Biotechnology | |
| NSC endorsement | Eligibility for Diploma | |
| Compulsory subjects | Notes | |
| English
Mathematics Physical Science Life Science |
4
4 4 4 |
3=40-49%
4=50-59% 5=60-69% 6=70-79% 7=80-89% 8=90-99% |
| Life Orientation | Max 3 | |
| Any other 2 subjects | 7 | |
| Total | 26 |
2. Curriculum
Semester 1: Microbiology I, Chemistry I, Biodiversity and Ecology, Calculations & Statistics I, English Development, Communication Skills 1 (Model 1)
Semester 2: Microbiology II, Biochemistry II, Analytical Chemistry: Biological II, Disease & Immune Response III, Basic Computer Skills, English Development (Module 1), Communication Skills 1 (Module 2).
Semester 3: Microbiology: Biological III, Introductory Genetics II, Microbial Biochemistry III, Fermentation Technology II, Communication Skills (Module 1)
Semester 4: Food Microbiology III, Analytical Biochemistry III, Quality Assurance 1 (Biological), Bioprocessing III, Entrepreneurship, Communication Skills 2 (Module 2)
Semester 5: Biotechnology Laboratory Practice I
Semester 6: Biotechnology Laboratory Practice II
BTech: 60% average for core Diploma subjects
Masters: 60% for BTech/Hons
PhD: Masters in any Biotechnology-related field
3. What are the functions of a Microbiologist/Biotechnologist?
Quality control in enterprises such as the following: water purification plants, food processing factories, dairies, pharmaceutical factories, sewerage plants, etc. Liaise with chemical engineers and technicians in the fermentation and biotechnology industries.
4. Career opportunities
A career as a microbiologist/biotechnologist offers challenging and exciting opportunities in a variety of institutions. There is a demand for trained microbiologists/biotechnologists. Job designations may vary from laboratory assistant at the entry level to laboratory technician at the middle level and eventually laboratory manager at the top level.
5. Enquiries
Enquiries may be addressed to:
| Head: Department of Biotechnology | Tel: (016) 950-9648; Fax: (016) 950-9794 |
| Faculty of Applied and Computer Sciences | E-mail: madeleine@vut.ac.za |
| Vaal University of Technology | website: www.vut.ac.za |
| Private Bag X021 | |
| VANDERBIJLPARK 1900 |
