Faculty of Applied and Computer Sciences

Diploma in Biotechnology

Diploma 3 years Full-time APS 23+
23
Minimum APS Score
Programme Overview
Qualification
Diploma
Duration
3 Years
Campus
Vanderbijlpark
Language
English
Study Mode
Full-time
About This Programme

A 3-year Diploma in Biotechnology offered by the Department of Natural Sciences at VUT. Focuses on biological and chemical sciences with practical laboratory application.

Admission Requirements
Minimum APS score of 23 (excluding Life Orientation)

Required Subjects NSC levels

  • English 4 50–59%
One of the following
  • Mathematics 4 50–59%
  • Engineering Mathematics 60
One of the following
  • Physical Science 4 50–59%
  • Engineering Science 60
  • Life Sciences 4 50–59%

Life Orientation is excluded from the APS / score calculation.

Engineering Mathematics and Engineering Science minimum is 60% where applicable.
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