Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences at University of Northwest

Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences with Zoology and Biochemistry with Chemistry and Physiologywith Zoology and Botany with Zoology and Microbiology with Zoology and Physiology with Microbiology and Physiology with Botany and Biochemistry.

This Bachelor of Science is an undergraduate degree that imparts a foundation of information about botany, zoology, and ecology as well as molecular and cell biology and microbiology. Students attend classes and labs, gaining valuable knowledge regarding organisms.

Admission Requirement

Mathematics level 4

Physical Science at level 4

DURATION: 3 years

Job Opportunities

Animal Health Technician

Pharmaceutical companies

Animal Feed companies

Animal Breeding stations

Beef, sheep and goats, Pig, Poultry and Dairy production companies

Agricultural firms

Research Scientists

Consultancy firms

National and Provincial Departments of Agriculture

Researchers

National and Provincial Departments of Agriculture

Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF)

Department of Rural Development and Land Reform (DRDLR)

Agricultural Research Council (ARC)

fertilizer companies

commercial farms

seed companies

agrochemical companies

agro-processing companies

various NGOs that deal in and agriculture and rural development

Agribusiness firms

Commercial banks

Support services (e.g S.A Cane growers association)

Marketing research

Ecotourism

Development Corporations and Finance Institutions.

Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc), Biological Sciences Jobs by Salary

Job TitleRangeAverage
Job Title: Elementary School TeacherRange: R162k – R438k (Estimated *)Average: R328,989
Forensic ScientistRange: R111k – R478k (Estimated *)Average: R274,053
Postdoctoral Research AssociateRange: R171k – R406k (Estimated *)Average: R268,247