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