## Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology Management Code: 120719 • NQF 7 • 360 credits (≈ 3600 hours) Start Application [Compare](https://rplonline.co.za/programmes/compare/?q1=90) ##### Modules - Agricultural Biotechnology – 30 credits(≈ 300 hours)Code: Sufficient understanding of the scientific principles and knowledge underlying biotechnological advances.This module includes a work experience undertaken externally to the institute by students in the role of a product representative. The work experience is formalised by a written agreement between the educational institution and a business host organisation. Mentored and supervised by a workplace employee, the student will achieve objectives that are developed and documented, and which relate directly to specific occupational outcomes. This may be a paid (stipend) or unpaid experience, depending on each employer. - Analytical Chemistry – 30 credits(≈ 300 hours)Code: Demonstrate effective Information and Communication Technology (ICT) skills.This module includes a work experience undertaken externally to the institute by students in the role of a product representative. The work experience is formalised by a written agreement between the educational institution and a business host organisation. Mentored and supervised by a workplace employee, the student will achieve objectives that are developed and documented, and which relate directly to specific occupational outcomes. This may be a paid (stipend) or unpaid experience, depending on each employer. - Clinical Trials and Good Manufacturing Practice – 30 credits(≈ 300 hours)Code: Apply scientific knowledge and ways of thinking to societal issues, taking into account ethical and cultural considerations.This module includes a work experience undertaken externally to the institute by students in the role of a product representative. The work experience is formalised by a written agreement between the educational institution and a business host organisation. Mentored and supervised by a workplace employee, the student will achieve objectives that are developed and documented, and which relate directly to specific occupational outcomes. This may be a paid (stipend) or unpaid experience, depending on each employer. - Criminalistics – 30 credits(≈ 300 hours)Code: Communicate scientific understanding in writing, orally and using visual, symbolic and/or other forms of representation.This module includes a work experience undertaken externally to the institute by students in the role of a product representative. The work experience is formalised by a written agreement between the educational institution and a business host organisation. Mentored and supervised by a workplace employee, the student will achieve objectives that are developed and documented, and which relate directly to specific occupational outcomes. This may be a paid (stipend) or unpaid experience, depending on each employer. - Industrial and Environmental Biotechnology – 30 credits(≈ 300 hours)Code: Manage and organize their learning activities responsibly.This module includes a work experience undertaken externally to the institute by students in the role of a product representative. The work experience is formalised by a written agreement between the educational institution and a business host organisation. Mentored and supervised by a workplace employee, the student will achieve objectives that are developed and documented, and which relate directly to specific occupational outcomes. This may be a paid (stipend) or unpaid experience, depending on each employer. - Medical Biotechnology – 30 credits(≈ 300 hours)Code: Work effectively as a member of a team or group in scientific projects or investigations.This module includes a work experience undertaken externally to the institute by students in the role of a product representative. The work experience is formalised by a written agreement between the educational institution and a business host organisation. Mentored and supervised by a workplace employee, the student will achieve objectives that are developed and documented, and which relate directly to specific occupational outcomes. This may be a paid (stipend) or unpaid experience, depending on each employer. - Medical Microbiology and Immunology – 30 credits(≈ 300 hours)Code: Understand the ethical and social issues involved in biotechnological developmentsThis module includes a work experience undertaken externally to the institute by students in the role of a product representative. The work experience is formalised by a written agreement between the educational institution and a business host organisation. Mentored and supervised by a workplace employee, the student will achieve objectives that are developed and documented, and which relate directly to specific occupational outcomes. This may be a paid (stipend) or unpaid experience, depending on each employer. - Operations Management for BioScience – 30 credits(≈ 300 hours)Code: Demonstrate key scientific reasoning skills through identifying and solve problems using critical and creative thinking.This module includes a work experience undertaken externally to the institute by students in the role of a product representative. The work experience is formalised by a written agreement between the educational institution and a business host organisation. Mentored and supervised by a workplace employee, the student will achieve objectives that are developed and documented, and which relate directly to specific occupational outcomes. This may be a paid (stipend) or unpaid experience, depending on each employer. - Plant Physiology – 30 credits(≈ 300 hours)Code: Have acquired skills and attributes important for a biotechnology business.This module includes a work experience undertaken externally to the institute by students in the role of a product representative. The work experience is formalised by a written agreement between the educational institution and a business host organisation. Mentored and supervised by a workplace employee, the student will achieve objectives that are developed and documented, and which relate directly to specific occupational outcomes. This may be a paid (stipend) or unpaid experience, depending on each employer. - Plant Propagation – 30 credits(≈ 300 hours)Code: Be able to perform basic laboratory techniques required in biotechnological research and development.This module includes a work experience undertaken externally to the institute by students in the role of a product representative. The work experience is formalised by a written agreement between the educational institution and a business host organisation. Mentored and supervised by a workplace employee, the student will achieve objectives that are developed and documented, and which relate directly to specific occupational outcomes. This may be a paid (stipend) or unpaid experience, depending on each employer. - Protein Biochemistry and Proteomics – 30 credits(≈ 300 hours)Code: Recognise that scientific knowledge and understanding are changeable.This module includes a work experience undertaken externally to the institute by students in the role of a product representative. The work experience is formalised by a written agreement between the educational institution and a business host organisation. Mentored and supervised by a workplace employee, the student will achieve objectives that are developed and documented, and which relate directly to specific occupational outcomes. This may be a paid (stipend) or unpaid experience, depending on each employer. - Work Integrated Learning (Biology) – 30 credits(≈ 300 hours)Code: Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of fundamental concepts and principles.This module includes a work experience undertaken externally to the institute by students in the role of a product representative. The work experience is formalised by a written agreement between the educational institution and a business host organisation. Mentored and supervised by a workplace employee, the student will achieve objectives that are developed and documented, and which relate directly to specific occupational outcomes. This may be a paid (stipend) or unpaid experience, depending on each employer. ##### Learning Outcomes (32) Linked to modules: 32 of 32 - 1.1 The core concepts and principles of the Biotechnology discipline are identified, described and explained. - 1.2 The relationships among the core concepts and principles are demonstrated. - 1.3 The range and limits of applicability of the core concepts and principles are identified. - 1.4 The core concepts and principles are applied to standard problems. - 1.5 Examples of changes in knowledge and understanding in the fields of Biomedicine are described and explained - 2.10 Knowledge is integrated, e.g. from various disciplines or modes of enquiry, in solving scientific problems - 2.1 The limitations of basic techniques used in Biotechnology are appraised. - 2.2 The significance of contested scientific knowledge in a contemporary context is recognised. - 2.3 An understanding of how scientific information and ideas become generally accepted is demonstrated. - 2.4 Logical thinking is demonstrated and naive and flawed scientific reasoning is identified. - 2.5 Inductive (effect to cause or specific to general) and deductive (cause to effect or general to specific) reasoning can be discriminated. - 2.6 Thinking and reasoning processes are reflected upon. - 2.7 The self-conscious capacity to judge when understanding has been achieved or a problem has been adequately solved is demonstrated. - 2.8 Concrete and abstract problems, in familiar and unfamiliar contexts, are formulated, analysed and solved. - 2.9 The knowledge of theory is applied to particular real-world contexts. - 3.1 Evidence of successful and effective contributions in group work is provided within various activities during module assignments. - 3.2 The outcomes of scientific group work are communicated effectively and with respect for the contributions of each group member. - 3.3 Organisational skills in managing group work are applied - 4.1 Appropriate study skills are demonstrated (e.g. learning from text, note-taking, summarising, analysis and synthesis). - 4.2 Effective learning strategies which suit personal needs and contexts are developed and used. (This includes use of both summative and formative assessment procedures). - 4.3 Effective time management is demonstrated, e.g. by completing tasks/assignments to deadlines. - 4.4 Scientific language is used correctly to produce clear and coherent written documents, which follow appropriate scientific conventions. - 4.5 Scientific information is presented verbally in front of others. - 4.6 Appropriate referencing conventions are used, plagiarism is avoided and intellectual property is respected. - 5.1 Tasks related to basic computer literacy skills are performed. - 5.2 The validity of ICT solutions for problems posed by the Informatics discipline are critically assessed. - 5.4 Scientific knowledge that is relevant to current societal issues is identified. - 5.5 Public information dealing with current scientifically related issues is critically evaluated. - 5.6 Ethically and culturally sensitive decisions on the effects of scientifically based activities on society are made. - 5.7 The socio-economic impact of scientific interventions in society is identified. - 5.8 Scientific knowledge is applied for the direct benefit of others, e.g. to junior learners, in schools or in the community - nan Start Application [Get a Quote](https://rplonline.co.za/quote/?qualification=90) [Compare](https://rplonline.co.za/programmes/compare/?q1=90) [Back to programmes](https://rplonline.co.za/programmes/)