BSc Genetics at University of Pretoria

Bachelor of Science in Genetics is an undergraduate program that focuses on the study of biological variations, mechanism of living bodies, heredity, and how the genes are passed over generations. It is interconnected to various related fields such as Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Zoology, etc.

Admission requirements

The following persons will be considered for admission: a candidate who is in possession of a certificate that is deemed by the University to be equivalent to the required Grade 12 certificate with university endorsement; a candidate who is a graduate from another tertiary institution or has been granted the status of a graduate of such an institution; and a candidate who is a graduate of another faculty at the University of Pretoria.

Life Orientation is excluded in the calculation of the Admission Point Score (APS).

Grade 11 results are used for the provisional admission of prospective students.

Final admission is based on the Grade 12 results.

Minimum requirements

Achievement level

Afrikaans or English Mathematics Physical Science
APS
NSC/IEB HIGCSE AS-Level A-Level NSC/IEB HIGCSE AS-Level A-Level NSC/IEB HIGCSE AS-Level A-Level
5 3 C C 5 3 C C 5 3 C C 32

Candidates who do not comply with the minimum admission requirements for BSc (Environmental and Engineering Geology), may be considered for admission to the BSc Extended programme for the Physical Sciences.

The BSc Extended programme takes place over a period of four years instead of the normal three years.

BSc – Extended programme for the Physical Sciences:

Minimum requirements

Achievement level
Afrikaans or English Mathematics Physical Science
APS
NSC/IEB HIGCSE AS-Level A-Level NSC/IEB HIGCSE AS-Level A-Level NSC/IEB HIGCSE AS-Level A-Level
BSc Extended programme for the Physical Sciences
4 3 D D 4 3 D D 4 3 D D 2

Duration of study 3 years

Can I get a job after BSc genetics?

Yes, BSc Genetics is an excellent programme.

Because of new advances and approaches in this sector, this course is in high demand among students.

Furthermore, after successfully finishing this course, you will be eligible for attractive work possibilities and future career chances.

What are the job opportunities for genetics?

Clinical molecular geneticist.

Clinical scientist, genomics.

Clinical scientist, immunology.

Genetic counselor.

Pharmacologist.

Plant breeder/geneticist.

Research scientist (life sciences)

Assistant Professor.