Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences: Botany and Microbiology | UNISA

APS Required

points

Duration

3 year(s)

Type

Bachelor's Degree

Delivery

Full-time

Requirements

Your admission to UNISA is dependent on you meeting the specific admission requirements for your chosen qualification. A National Senior Certificate (NSC) (Degree endorsement) or equivalent with at least 50% in the language of teaching and learning, 50% in Mathematics or Technical Mathematics and 50% in Physical Science or Technical 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,or an appropriate Higher Certificate that satisfies the Mathematics and Physical Science requirements. Applicants who do not comply with the above requirements should consider enrolling for a lower-level qualification for which they meet the statutory and additional requirements.

Career Prospects

  • Plant Pathologist – Investigate plant diseases caused by microbes and develop control methods to protect crops and ecosystems.
  • Agricultural Biotechnologist – Use microbial and botanical knowledge to enhance crop growth, resistance, and sustainability.
  • Soil Microbiologist – Study soil organisms and their role in plant health, nutrient cycling, and sustainable farming.
  • Herbal Product Researcher – Develop and test natural products using botanical extracts and microbial fermentation processes.
  • Environmental Microbiologist – Analyze microbial activity in natural habitats to monitor pollution and support ecological health.

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