Faculty of Science and Agriculture

BSc Microbiology (multiple majors)

Bachelor 3 years Full-time APS 28+ NSFAS Funded
28
Minimum APS Score NQF Level 7
Programme Overview
Qualification
Bachelor
Duration
3 Years
NQF Level
7
Campus
Main Campus (Kwa-Dlangezwa)
Language
English
Study Mode
Full-time
About This Programme

BSc Microbiology is offered with second majors including Human Movement Science or Zoology. Students study microorganisms, their biology, and their applications in health, food, and the environment.

Admission Requirements

Required Subjects

  • Mathematics 4 50–59%
  • Physical Sciences 3 40–49%
  • Life Sciences or Agricultural Sciences 4 50–59%
  • English Home Language or First Additional Language 4 50–59%

Additional Requirements

  • First preference given to applicants with no prior tertiary study.
NSC Degree pass with English, Mathematics and Physical Sciences 4 and Life Sciences or Agricultural Sciences 4.
Career Opportunities
Microbiologist Biomedical Scientist Environmental Microbiologist Food Safety Specialist Research Scientist
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