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Bachelor of Science in Microbiology
University of Namibia · Windhoek (Main Campus)
About this programme
A three-year programme covering bacteriology, virology, immunology, food and industrial microbiology and microbial genetics. Prepares graduates for public-health labs, the food industry, the pharmaceutical sector and microbial-biotech research.
Entry requirement
Entry requirement: at least 27 points.
Programme facts
| Qualification | BSc |
| Institution | University of Namibia |
| Faculty / school | Faculty of Agriculture, Engineering & Natural Sciences → School of Science |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Location | Windhoek (Main Campus) |
| Minimum points | 27 |
| Accreditation | NCHE-accredited |
| Funding / sponsorship | NSFAF (Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund): government student-financing body providing repayable loans (and limited non-repayable grants for top performers) to eligible Namibian citizens at approved tertiary institutions — apply at students.nsfaf.na. |
Careers this programme leads to
Microbiologist Clinical Microbiologist Food Microbiologist Industrial Microbiologist Quality Control Microbiologist Water Quality Microbiologist Virologist Bacteriologist Research Microbiologist Public Health Microbiologist
Source
Published by https://www.unam.edu.na/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2026_Undergraduate_Programmes_Booklet.pdf.
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