The Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology at the University of Pretoria is a three-year degree in the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences that applies biological organisms, cells, and molecular systems to develop new products, processes, and technologies across healthcare, agriculture, and industry. Students develop expertise in molecular biology, genetics, microbiology, fermentation technology, and bioinformatics — equipping them to work at the frontier of biological innovation. Biotechnologists who combine their degree with additional qualifications such as law may enter careers in patent law, pharmaceutical marketing, or science journalism. The level of training and qualification plays an important role in determining what a qualified biotechnologist can do, making postgraduate study an important consideration for many graduates.
Admission requirements: English (Home or First Additional Language): Level 5 (60-69%); Mathematics: Level 5 (60-69%); Physical Science: Level 5 (60-69%); APS: 32 (excluding Life Orientation).
