Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences: Biotechnology | 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

  • Bioprocess Technician – Operate and monitor equipment used in the production of vaccines, enzymes, or biofuels.
  • Genetic Engineering Assistant – Support research involving DNA manipulation for medical, agricultural, or industrial applications.
  • Quality Control Analyst (Biotech) – Test biotech products for purity, safety, and regulatory compliance in labs or production facilities.
  • Clinical Data Coordinator – Manage and analyze data from biotech-related clinical trials to support drug development.
  • Agricultural Biotechnologist – Develop genetically modified crops or microbial solutions to improve agricultural productivity.

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