Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology Course Requirements at UP
University of Pretoria · Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
The Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology is a bachelor's Degree offered by UP 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 Science in Biotechnology at UP
National Senior Certificate with an achievement level of at least 5 in English Home Language or English First Additional Language, at least level 5 in Mathematics and at least level 5 in Physical Sciences.
About this course
This programme trains graduates to apply biological systems to develop products and services, using medical, plant and microbial technologies. It forms part of the Faculty's biological sciences offering, which shares a common admission requirement across its degrees.
Possible careers
How to apply for 2027 studies
Apply online via the University of Pretoria's application system, details at www.up.ac.za/programmes.
Course intelligence for Bachelor of 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
Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology doesn’t currently appear on the national scarce-skills list as an Academic. That’s not a red flag on its own, most jobs in South Africa aren’t on that list, it just tracks where employers reported the strongest hiring pressure. Your own results, experience and network will matter more here than national demand trends.
NSFAS funding
As a Bachelor's Degree at UP, 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
Meeting the requirements at an admission score of APS 32+ doesn’t guarantee a seat here, demand for this course tends to outstrip the places available, especially closer to the closing date. Apply early rather than waiting until the deadline.
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 UP and NSFAS.
- Applications for 2027 studies
- Open: 1 April 2026
- Close: 30 June 2026
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- Duration
- 3 years
- APS / Points
- APS 32
- Campus
- Hatfield, Pretoria
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Source: university-of-pretoria.json, last verified 2026-08-22. Requirements and fees change. Always confirm current details directly with University of Pretoria before applying.