Diploma in Biotechnology (Extended) | UJ

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What is an Extended Programme?

An Extended Programme provides extra academic support to help students adjust to university-level studies. It includes foundational courses to strengthen key skills, ensuring a smoother transition into the degree.
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The Diploma in Biotechnology (Extended) trains graduates to apply biological processes and living organisms to develop and improve products and processes across the pharmaceutical, agricultural, food, and industrial sectors. The extended format includes an additional foundational year in biological and chemical sciences for students who show strong potential but require further preparation. South Africa's expanding biotechnology sector, including biofuels, food biotechnology, and pharmaceutical manufacturing, provides growing career opportunities for graduates of this programme.

English Home Language or English First Additional Language: 50%
Mathematics: 40% or Technical Mathematics: 40%
Physical Sciences: 40%
Life Sciences: 40%
APS: 23

Career Prospects

Biotechnologist – Manipulate biological processes for application in pharmaceutical, agricultural, brewing, or chemical industries.
Laboratory Technician – Conduct experiments and maintain biological cultures and specimens in biotechnology research facilities.
Quality Assurance Technician – Verify that biotechnology products and processes meet regulatory and safety standards.
Agricultural Biotechnologist – Apply genetic and biological techniques to improve crop yield, pest resistance, and food security.
Fermentation Technologist – Manage microbial fermentation processes for the production of food, beverages, and biofuels.

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