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Courses required to become a Research Technician in South Africa

Poster listing courses to become a Research Technician in South Africa, offered at Durban University of Technology, Nelson Mandela University and University of Cape Town, with a link to studies.mycourses.co.za

This site currently lists 13 courses across 8 South African institutions that lead to becoming a Research Technician: 12 Bachelor's Degrees and 1 Bachelor Honours Degree. 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 Research Technician in South Africa

The 8 institutions listed below each offer at least one course that leads toward a career as a Research Technician. 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 Research Technicians (8)

13 courses across 8 universities lead toward a career as a Research Technician, including the Bachelor of Applied Science in Biotechnology and Bachelor of Science (Biochemistry, Chemistry, Microbiology and Physiology). Compare each one's admission requirements and APS score in the course list below before applying.

Available courses to study towards becoming a Research Technician

13 courses

Universities (13)

Durban University of Technology logo

Bachelor of Applied Science in Biotechnology

DUT · Bachelor's Degree · 3 years
APS 28+
University of Cape Town logo

Bachelor of Science in Human Anatomy & Physiology

University of Cape Town · Bachelor's Degree · 3 years (4 years extended)
FPS approx. 660 (Band A gua…
University of Mpumalanga logo

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture

UMP · Bachelor's Degree · 4 Year
APS 30+
University of South Africa logo

Bachelor of Science Honours in Biological Sciences

UNISA · Bachelor Honours Degree · 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time, studied via distance learning
Unisa Admission Score (AS) …
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 logo33 UWC Points