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Courses required to become a Biotechnologist in South Africa

Poster listing courses to become a Biotechnologist in South Africa, offered at Brooklyn City College, Durban University of Technology and Rhodes University, with a link to studies.mycourses.co.za

This site currently lists 9 courses across 8 South African institutions (7 public universities and 1 private institution) that lead to becoming a Biotechnologist: 1 NATED Certificate (N4-N6), 7 Bachelor's Degrees and 1 Diploma. Entry requirements, subject choices and admission scores differ by institution and by qualification type, so it is worth comparing more than one route below before deciding where to apply. This career falls under our Health & Medicine course category.

Where to study to become a Biotechnologist in South Africa

The 7 public universities and 1 private institution listed below each offer at least one course that leads toward a career as a Biotechnologist. Admission requirements differ by institution, so check the Grade 12 subjects and admission score on each course page before applying.

Universities that Offer Courses for Biotechnologists (7)

8 courses across 7 universities lead toward a career as a Biotechnologist, including the Bachelor of Applied Science in Biotechnology and Bachelor of Science (BSc). Compare each one's admission requirements and APS score in the course list below before applying.

Private Colleges that Offer Courses for Biotechnologists (1)

One option here: the National Diploma: Chemical Engineering at BCC. See its exact admission requirements in the course list below.

Available courses to study towards becoming a Biotechnologist

9 courses

Universities (8)

Durban University of Technology logo

Bachelor of Applied Science in Biotechnology

DUT · Bachelor's Degree · 3 years
APS 28+
Rhodes University logo

Bachelor of Science (BSc)

RU · Bachelor's Degree · 3 years
39-44 points (Dean's discre…
Stellenbosch University logo

BSc Molecular Biology and Biotechnology

SU · Bachelor's Degree · 3 years
aggregate 65%
University of KwaZulu-Natal logo

B Sc Stream (LES): Life and Earth Sciences

UKZN · Bachelor's Degree · 3 years
APS 48-30
University of South Africa logo

Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences

UNISA · Bachelor's Degree · 3 years minimum, studied part-time via distance learning (longer if you spread it out)
APS 20+
University of the Western Cape logo

BSc Biotechnology

University of the Western Cape · Bachelor's Degree · 3 years
33 UWC Points

Private Colleges (1)

Brooklyn City College logo

National Diploma: Chemical Engineering

BCC · NATED Certificate (N4-N6) · N2 to N6
See requirements