The Bachelor of Science in Microbiology at the University of Pretoria is a three-year degree in the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences that trains students in the scientific study of microorganisms — bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa — and their roles in human health, disease, the environment, and industry. Microbiology is fundamental to South Africa's healthcare system — where diseases like tuberculosis, HIV, and antibiotic-resistant infections demand microbiological expertise — as well as to food safety, environmental monitoring, and biotechnology. Students develop skills in bacterial culture, virology, immunology, clinical microbiology, and molecular techniques, preparing them for careers in diagnostic laboratories, pharmaceutical research, food safety, and environmental microbiology.
Admission requirements: English (Home or First Additional Language): Level 5 (60-69%); Mathematics: Level 5 (60-69%); Physical Science or Life Sciences: Level 5 (60-69%); APS: 32 (excluding Life Orientation).
