University of Mauritius offers BSc (Hons) Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, a bachelor's degree in Biotechnology programme in Réduit, Mauritius. The programme runs for 3.5 years. It carries 204.0 credits (LCCS/NCVTS credits).
At a glance
Degree:Bachelor's Degree
Field:Biotechnology
Duration: 3.5 years
Credits: 204.0 (LCCS/NCVTS credits)
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BSc (Hons) Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, catalogued as A343, is a full-time science degree designed around the growing pharmaceutical industry in Mauritius. The programme points to the government's plan to diversify the economy, the arrival of international pharmaceutical brands and the widened mandate of the Mauritius Institute of Biotechnology Limited to cover medicines, medical devices and testing centres.
Students follow a structure of core modules and a dissertation worth 14 credits within a 204-credit degree, with a 6-month internship included. Exit awards are available at Certificate and Diploma level for those who complete 60 or 120 credits.
Entry rests on O Level credits in Mathematics and Chemistry together with A Level passes in approved science subjects, and mature candidates are considered in defined circumstances.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Applicants must meet the university's general entry requirements for undergraduate degrees, plus an O Level credit in Mathematics and Chemistry and 2 GCE A Level passes in approved science subjects (Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Food Studies, Botany, Zoology, Marine Biology, Computer Science or Computing). Equivalent examinations, capacity judged adequate by the Faculty or Centre Board, or a full practising professional qualification may be accepted. Mature candidates with credit in at least 3 subjects at O Level may be admitted if preferably at least 25 years old with at least 5 years of relevant work experience.
