Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology

Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology is a Bachelor program taught at National University of Lesotho, Lesotho. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (4.5 years for Direct Entry) options.

The Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology is a program structured for students who have completed the second year of the B.Sc. program in Biology and Chemistry. The program spans 4.5 years for those entering directly. Students study subjects relevant to biotechnology, including genetic engineering, tissue culturing, bioprocess engineering, and DNA analysis. The course prepares students for roles in industry, research, and business related to biotechnology.

The minimum requirements for admission in Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology at National University of Lesotho for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by National University of Lesotho.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by National University of Lesotho as pre-requiste for admission in Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Successful completion of semesters 3 and 4 (Year II) of the B.Sc. programme in the subject combination of Biology and Chemistry.

Please check detail of study units at https://nul.ls/course/bachelor-of-science-in-biotechnology

• Quality control management in food, pharmaceutical and other allied industries
• Water quality management
• Genetic engineering and tissue culturing in research institutions
• Bioprocess engineering in various industries, waste treatment plants and fuel production plants
• Genetic counselling and gene therapy
• DNA Analysis in forensic laboratories
• Biotechnology Business including manufacturing and selling biotechnology derived-products