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Bachelor of Science in Life and Environmental Sciences – Zoology and Chemistry | UJ

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Duration

3 year(s)

Type

Bachelor's Degree

Delivery

Full-time

Details

This Bachelor of Science in Life and Environmental Sciences with majors in Zoology and Chemistry develops graduates with expertise in animal biology and chemical science, preparing them for careers in wildlife toxicology, pharmaceutical research, environmental chemistry, and ecological monitoring. Students engage with animal physiology, ecology, organic chemistry, and analytical techniques — a combination particularly relevant to South Africa's conservation, pharmaceutical, and environmental sectors where chemical expertise is needed in biological contexts.

English: 60%
Mathematics: 70%
Physical Sciences: 50%–60%
Life Sciences: 50%
APS: 30

Admission requirements
SubjectMinimumRequirement
English First Additional Language (NCV)70%Required
Mathematics (NCV)70%Required
Physical Science (NCV)70%Required
Mathematics70%Required
Physical Sciences50%Required
Life Sciences50%Required
English Home Language or English First Additional Language60%Required

Career Prospects

Zoologist – Conduct animal research in various ecosystems.
Chemical Technologist – Apply chemistry in food, pharma, or industry.
Research Scientist – Innovate in multidisciplinary scientific fields.
Toxicologist – Study chemical impacts on humans and wildlife.

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