B Sc Stream (LES): Life and Earth Sciences Course Requirements at UKZN
University of KwaZulu-Natal · College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science
The B Sc Stream (LES): Life and Earth Sciences is a bachelor's Degree offered by UKZN 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 B Sc Stream (LES): Life and Earth Sciences at UKZN
NSC Degree with Mathematics at Level 5, English and Life Orientation at Level 4, plus Agricultural Science, Life Sciences or Physical Science at Level 4.
About this course
This general Bachelor of Science stream lets students major in two related life or earth science disciplines, such as biochemistry, biology, genetics or microbiology, or take a more focused single-discipline path. It gives a broad science foundation before specialisation.
Possible careers
Biotechnologist, Environmental Scientist, Laboratory Scientist, Research Assistant, Science Educator
How to apply for 2027 studies
Apply through the Central Applications Office (CAO) at www.cao.ac.za, listing UKZN and this programme's CAO code among the six allowed choices; the same CAO application also covers residence and financial aid requests for UKZN.
Course intelligence for B Sc Stream (LES): Life and Earth Sciences
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 B Sc Stream (LES): Life and Earth Sciences.
NSFAS funding
As a Bachelor's Degree at UKZN, 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
UKZN’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 UKZN and NSFAS.
- Applications for 2027 studies
- Open: 1 March 2026
- Close: 30 September 2026
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- Duration
- 3 years
- NQF Level
- 7
- APS / Points
- APS 48-30
- Campus
- Pietermaritzburg Campus, Pietermaritzburg
- Westville Campus, Durban
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Source: university-of-kwazulu-natal.json, last verified 2026-08-22. Requirements and fees change. Always confirm current details directly with University of KwaZulu-Natal before applying.