The Bachelor of Science Foundation at the University of Zululand is a four-year programme that provides an additional preparatory year for students who are committed to pursuing a BSc degree but require foundational support in mathematics, physical sciences, and life sciences before entering the core curriculum. The programme is designed to broaden access to science education for talented students from under-resourced schooling backgrounds in KwaZulu-Natal and the broader northern region of the province. Graduates emerge with a full BSc qualification, equipped to contribute to South Africa's scientific workforce despite having started from a lower academic base.
English: NSC Level 3
Mathematics: NSC Level 3
Physical Sciences: NSC Level 2
Agricultural Sciences or Life Sciences: NSC Level 3
APS: Minimum 26 points
