Higher Certificate in Bioscience
Code: 120666 • NQF 5 • 120 credits (≈ 1200 hours)
Programme: Higher Certificate in Bioscience
About this programme
Provides foundational knowledge and practical techniques in bioscience. Prepares learners for roles such as laboratory technician or assistant, or for further studies in biological sciences.
Modules
- Bioethics and Communication – 8 credits(≈ 80 hours)Code: ELO 6: Demonstrate the ability to communicate scientific information reliably, accurately, and coherently, using conventions appropriate to the context, in written and oral or using visual, symbolic and/or other forms of representation or in a practical dCovers scientific communication and ethical standards.
- Biostatistics – 8 credits(≈ 80 hours)Code: ELO 3: Demonstrate the ability to identify, evaluate, and solve defined, routine, and new problems within a familiar context, and to apply solutions based on relevant evidence and procedures or other forms of explanation appropriate to the bioscience fielApplies problem-solving and reasoning in bioscience.
- Introduction to Biotechnology – 15 credits(≈ 150 hours)Code: ELO 2: Demonstrate an awareness of how scientific knowledge or a knowledge system develops and evolves within the bioscience field.Explores development and evolution of scientific knowledge in bioscience.
- Laboratory Techniques in Experimental Bioscience – 13 credits(≈ 130 hours)Code: ELO 7: Demonstrate the ability to gather information from a range of sources, including oral, written, or symbolic texts and effective Information and Communication Technology (ICT) skills, to select information appropriate to the task, and to apply basicApplies ICT and data analysis in bioscience labs.
- Principles of Cell Biology – 12 credits(≈ 120 hours)Code: ELO 1: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of fundamental concepts and principles of bioscience.Covers core bioscience concepts and principles.
- Professional Skills Development – 10 credits(≈ 100 hours)Code: ELO 5: Demonstrate the ability to evaluate his or her performance or the performance of others, and to take appropriate action where necessary; to take responsibility for his or her learning within a structured learning process; and to promote the learninSupports self-evaluation and learning strategies.
- Project Planning – 8 credits(≈ 80 hours)Code: ELO 4: Demonstrate the ability to work effectively as a member of a team or group in scientific projects or investigations.Develops teamwork and project collaboration skills.
Learning Outcomes
Outcomes not listed.