Bachelor of Applied Science in Biotechnology Course Requirements at DUT
Durban University of Technology · Faculty of Applied Sciences
The Bachelor of Applied Science in Biotechnology is a bachelor's Degree offered by DUT for 2027 learners, taking 3 years to complete. This page covers the Grade 12 subjects and admission score you need to qualify, what the course involves, where you can study it, the careers it leads to, and how to apply.
Grade 12 Required Subjects to study Bachelor of Applied Science in Biotechnology at DUT
- National Senior Certificate with a Bachelor's Pass, including English at level 4, Mathematics at level 4, Life Sciences at level 4, Physical Sciences at level 4, and one further 20-credit subject at level 4 (no more than one language subject counted).
About this course
This science-based bachelor's degree covers the biological, chemical and laboratory skills needed to apply biotechnology in areas such as health, agriculture and industry. Students gain hands-on laboratory experience alongside theoretical grounding in cell and molecular biology. It leads into research and industrial science careers.
Possible careers
Biotechnologist, Laboratory Scientist, Product Development Scientist, Quality Control Analyst, Research Technician
Course intelligence for Bachelor of Applied Science in Biotechnology
Data-driven planning insights for this specific course: job market outlook, NSFAS funding, and how competitive admission is likely to be.
Job market outlook
Good sign: Biotechnologist appears on South Africa’s National List of Occupations in High Demand, a Department of Higher Education and Training analysis of employer hiring activity. Employers have been reporting real recruitment pressure for this role, which generally works in your favour once you’ve completed Bachelor of Applied Science in Biotechnology.
NSFAS funding
As a Bachelor's Degree at DUT, a public institution, this course generally falls within NSFAS’s undergraduate funding scope. Funding is means-tested and not automatic, so confirm your own eligibility at nsfas.org.za before relying on it.
Admission chances
DUT’s intake and this course’s requirements with its published admission requirements generally leave more room than the most sought-after courses, so you likely have a reasonable window to apply without rushing, though applying early is always the safer bet.
These insights are estimates generated from South Africa’s National List of Occupations in High Demand (DHET, November 2023 draft), NSFAS’s published funding rules, and this university’s general applicant demand. They’re planning guidance, not a guarantee. Always confirm funding and admission specifics directly with DUT and NSFAS.
How to apply for 2027 studies
Apply through the Central Applications Office (CAO) or directly via DUT's own online application system at www.dut.ac.za; enquiries can be sent to info@dut.ac.za.
- Applications for 2027 studies
- Open: 1 March 2026
- Close: 30 September 2026
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- Website
- Visit official site
- info@dut.ac.za
- Duration
- 3 years
- NQF Level
- 7
- APS / Points
- NSC Points: 28
- Campus
- Steve Biko Campus, Durban
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Source: durban-university-of-technology.json, last verified 2026-08-22. Requirements and fees change. Always confirm current details directly with Durban University of Technology before applying.