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View Programme Profile (Academic Year: 2023/2024)
Programme NameAssociate of Science (Biology) (7104)
DepartmentDepartment of Biology
FacultyFaculty of Natural Sciences
Admission CriteriaThree (3) passes at the GCE "A" Level (at least grade C) or the CAPE (at least grade III), one of which must be Biology
OR
An Ordinary Diploma in Science (Biology Option) with a pass with credit from a Government Technical Institute;
OR
A minimum of five (5) subjects of CSEC General Proficiency (at least Grade III) or GCE "O" level (at least Grade C). These subject offerings must include, English Language, Mathematics, Biology (or Human & Social Biology) and one (1) other science subject. (Note: Agricultural Science and Food & Nutrition are not accepted as science subjects);
OR
A Diploma in Agriculture (achieved with Credit or above) from the Guyana School of Agriculture;
OR
A Diploma or Associate degree from the University of Guyana;
OR
An Ordinary Diploma in Science (Biology Option) with a pass, in addition to a minimum of three (3) passes at CSEC (or equivalent), which must include Mathematics and a Science subject. (Note: Agricultural Science and Food & Nutrition are not accepted as Science subjects in FNS);
OR
A Trained Teacher's Certificate with a specialization in Science and a minimum of three (3) passes at CSEC or equivalent which must include Mathematics and a Science subject. (Note: Agricultural Science and Food & Nutrition are not accepted as science subjects in FNS);
OR
Any qualification considered by the University to be equivalent to any of the above.
OR
Mature applicant (21 years and over) who has evidence of adequate exposure to Biology and/or Integrated Science, together with a pass at the University of Guyana Entrance Examination (UGEE);
Tuition FeeFirst Year - GYD: $228,448 | USD: $5,711
Second Year - GYD: $228,448 | USD: $5,711
First Year
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
BIO1100 Laboratory and Field Biology I Hybrid (In Class/Online) 1
BIO1102 Introduction to the Biology and Ecology of Living Organisms Hybrid (Online and In Class) 3
ENG1105 Introduction to the Use of English Hybrid (In Class/Online) 4
MTH1101 Algebra Online 4
NNN1101 Elective (1 Credit) Not Specified 1 Choose either CHM1103 (Lab component of CHM1102) or PHY1190 (Lab component of PHY1106).
YYY1101 Elective (3 credits) Not Specified 3 Choose CHM1102 or PHY1106
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
BIO1200 Laboratory and Field Biology II Hybrid (In Class/Online) 1
BIO1202 Genetics and Evolution Hybrid (Online and In Class) 3
CHM1205 Introduction to Physical Chemistry Hybrid (In Class/Online) 3
CHM1206 Introduction to Inorganic and Organic Chemistry Hybrid (In Class/Online) 3
CHM1207 Laboratory II - Introduction to Physical, Inorganic and Organic Chemistry In Class 1
ENG1203 Technical Communication Hybrid (In Class/Online) 4
MTH1202 Calculus I Online 4

Total Cost: GYD $228,448 | USD $5,711

Second Year
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
BIO2100 Laboratory and Field Biology III Hybrid (In Class/Online) 1
BIO2105 Molecular and Cell Biology Hybrid (Online and In Class) 3
BIO2106 Biology of Plants Hybrid (Online and In Class) 3
BIO2107 Biology of Microorganisms Online 3
CHM2103 Inorganic Chemistry I Hybrid (In Class/Online) 3
CHM2104 Chemical Thermodynamics Hybrid (In Class/Online) 3
CHM2106 Laboratory 4 - Inorganic Chemistry and Thermodynamics In Class 1
MST1101 Basic Statistics Not Specified 4
MST1102 Introduction to Statistics Online 4 This course replaces MST1101 which is no longer being offered with effect from academic year 2018/2019.
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
BIO2200 Laboratory & Field Biology IV Hybrid (In Class/Online) 1
BIO2205 Biochemistry Hybrid (Online and In Class) 3
BIO2206 Biology of Animals Hybrid (Online and In Class) 3
BIO2207 Ecology and Environmental Biology Online 3
CHM2201 Organic Chemistry I Not Specified 4 CHM2203 and CHM2205 revert to CHM2201 as at May, 2018 Academic Board. Please consult with your Head of Department before registering for this course.
CHM2203 Organic Chemistry I Hybrid (In Class/Online) 3
CHM2205 Laboratory 6 - Organic Chemistry, Electrochemistry and Kinetics In Class 1
CHM2206 Organic Chemistry for Biological Sciences Hybrid (Online and In Class) 4 This course replaces CHM2201, CHM2203 and CHM2205 with effect from academic year 2018/2019

Total Cost: GYD $228,448 | USD $5,711