Colleges and Universities Offering Bachelor of Life Science in South Africa

Bachelor of Life Science program equips students with a comprehensive understanding of biological sciences and their applications. This multidisciplinary degree encompasses courses in areas such as genetics, microbiology, ecology, biochemistry and physiology. Students gain practical skills through laboratory work, field studies and data analysis.


Upon graduation, Bachelor of Life Science graduates can pursue diverse career opportunities in various sectors including:
1. Biotechnology companies
2. Pharmaceutical companies
3. Government research institutes
4. Environmental consulting firms
5. Forensic laboratories
6. Wildlife and conservation organizations
7. Agricultural research organizations
8. Food and beverage industry
9. Healthcare and medical institutions
10. Academic institutions and research universities.

Institutions Offering Bachelor of Life Science

•  University of South Africa UNISA, Pretoria  
  Study options
  -Genetics and Zoology
  -Psychology and Physiology
  -Biotechnology
  -Biomedical Sciences
  -Physiology and Zoology
  -Microbiology and Zoology
  -Botany and Microbiology
  -Biochemistry and Zoology
  -Biochemistry and Physiology
  -Biochemistry and Botany
  -Biochemistry and Microbiology
  
  Course entry requirements
  -A National Senior Certificate (NSC) (Degree endorsement) or equivalent with at least 50% in the language of teaching and learning, 50% in Mathematics and 50% in Physical Science, if any Physics or Chemistry modules form part of the curriculum of a selected qualification,
  or
  -A Senior Certificate (SC) with matriculation exemption or qualify for the exemption from the Matriculation Board with at least a D symbol on HG or a C symbol on SG in the language of teaching and learning, and with at least a D symbol on HG or a C symbol on SG in Mathematics, and a D symbol on HG or a C symbol on SG in Physical Science, if any Physics or Chemistry modules form part of the curriculum of a selected qualification.
  
  -To enter a degree students have to comply with all admission requirements, inclusive of the minimum APS of 20, and must be eligible for admission into degree studies.
  
  
  Maximum time to complete this qualification: 8 years
•  Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Pretoria  
  

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