Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences: Microbiology and Physiology | 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

Biomedical Scientist – Analyze biological samples to diagnose diseases and monitor the effectiveness of treatments in hospitals or research labs.

Infectious Disease Control Officer – Monitor, prevent, and manage outbreaks through microbial analysis and physiological data in public health settings.

Food Safety Analyst – Ensure food products meet health standards by detecting microbial contamination and assessing physiological effects.

Pharmaceutical Research Associate – Assist in the development of drugs by studying microbial interactions and their effects on the human body.

Toxicology Assistant – Conduct tests on the physiological impact of chemicals and toxins, often within environmental or forensic contexts.

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