BSc in Human Life Sciences at University of Stellenbosch

The BSc degree in Human Life Sciences (Stream-Biology) program at Stellenbosch University forms the basis of your training in a field that is physiology-oriented with an emphasis on the functioning of the body at different levels.

Minimum Requirement

Afrikaans OR English (Home Language or First Additional Language) 50%
• Physical Sciences 50%
• See under the streams for further stream-specific admission requirements
• Streams

Biology
• Mathematics 60% OR 70% (depending on your choice of subjects – see note on page 24)

Biology with Psychology
• Mathematics 60%

Admission requirements

For admission to the University you need:
• A National Senior Certificate or school-leaving certificate from the Independent Examination Board as certified by Umalusi with admission to bachelor’s degree studies; or
• A university exemption certificate issued by the South African Matriculation Board to students with other school qualifications.
Admission to bachelor’s degree studies requires that you obtain a mark of at least 4 (50-59%) in each of four designated university admission subjects.

Duration: 3 years

What can you do with a BSc life science degree?

physiologist.

biochemist.

geneticist or psychologist (with necessary postgraduate qualification)

medical representative.

laboratory analyst.

life sciences or life orientation teacher.

stem cell researcher.

anthropometrist.

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