BSc Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Course Requirements at SU
Stellenbosch University · Faculty of Science
The BSc Molecular Biology and Biotechnology is a bachelor's Degree offered by SU 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 BSc Molecular Biology and Biotechnology at SU
Aggregate of at least 65% for the NSC (excluding Life Orientation); Afrikaans or English Home Language or First Additional Language 50%; Physical Sciences 50%; Mathematics 60% or 70% depending on first-year subject choice.
About this course
This degree looks at life at the cellular and molecular level, teaching students to work with cells, microbes and genetic material to develop new medicines, disease-resistant plants or industrial enzymes. It is closely linked to Human Life Sciences, Chemistry and Viticulture and Oenology.
Possible careers
Biotechnologist, Food Inspection Analyst, Forensic Scientist, Geneticist, Microbiologist, Plant Biotechnologist
How to apply for 2027 studies
Apply directly through Stellenbosch University's own online application system at www.maties.com.
Course intelligence for BSc Molecular Biology and 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 BSc Molecular Biology and Biotechnology.
NSFAS funding
As a Bachelor's Degree at SU, 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
This course sits in the middle for competitiveness. With its published admission requirements, you have a reasonable chance if you apply in good time, though it’s not a sure thing. Don’t leave your application to the last week.
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 SU and NSFAS.
- Applications for 2027 studies
- Open: 1 April 2026
- Close: 31 July 2026
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- Duration
- 3 years
- APS / Points
- aggregate 65%
- Campus
- Stellenbosch Campus, Stellenbosch
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Source: stellenbosch-university.json, last verified 2026-08-22. Requirements and fees change. Always confirm current details directly with Stellenbosch University before applying.