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The Relevance (Why the course is being taught)

The main objective of this programme is to produce graduates with sufficient knowledge and skills in the field of modern Biotechnology necessary for enhancing agricultural and industrial production, biodiversity and environmental conservation.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the programme, a graduate with BSc. in Biotechnology should be able to: 

  1. Demonstrate the use of Biotechnology as a tool in advancing major scientific breakthroughs in Pure and Applied Sciences.
  2. Describe key processes encompassing the central theme of Molecular Biology and the use of techniques in Recombinant DNA Technology.
  3. Identify and apply appropriate Biotechnology tools for the enhancement of National agricultural research, production and development under the domain of the Plan for the Modernization of Agriculture (PMA) in Uganda.
  4. Apply appropriate Environmental biotechniques such as bioremediation for environmental conservation and restoration.
  5. Apply suitable biotechnology tools for conservation and sustainable utilization of plant and animal genetic resources.
  6. Apply biotechnologies in line with national and international guidelines formulated for biosafety and biopolicy for public interest.
  7. Contribute to, retrieve and analyze research findings from the end-user scientific community via Bioinformatics tools.
  8. Apply biotechnology knowledge and skills in bio-entrepreneurship in product and service development.
  9. Link bio-sciences, law, ethics, commerce and industry to national and global development goals.
  10. Pursue a higher degree in more specialized areas of Biotechnology.

Source * http://biological.mak.ac.ug/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=204&Itemid=114

Course Entry Requirements

Subjects for Admission


Essential Subjects (X3) [?]
Chemistry
Biology
Agriculture

Relevant Subjects (X2) [?]
Chemistry
Physics
Biology
Mathematics
Agriculture
Desirable Subjects (X1) [?]
Biology
Computer Studies
Subsidiary Mathematics
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Course Cut off Points
Course Career Paths
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Where Graduates Work

Graduates of the course can work as Biological Scientists, biological Scientists in a number of Research Centers around the Country

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