BSc in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology at University of Stellenbosch

The Bachelor of Science (Molecular Biology and Biotechnology) aims to train students in key elements of biotechnology and manipulation of molecular biological data, enabling them to be able to work in nascent biotechnology enterprises.

Minimum Requirement

Afrikaans OR English (Home Language or First Additional Language) 50%
• Physical Sciences 50%
• Mathematics 60% OR 70%.

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 degree in molecular biology and biotechnology?

Universities: teaching and/or research.

Tertiary education.

Agriculture and fisheries.

Hospital laboratories.

Public Health Laboratories.

National Blood Services.

Forensic science.

Research Institutes.

Biochemists.

Biomedical engineer.

Biotechnologist.

Chemist.

Chemical laboratory technician.

Clinical research specialist.

Epidemiologist.

How much do biotechnologists make in South Africa?

The average salary for a Biotechnologist in SA is R 20 322 gross per month (R 243 900 gross per year), which is 14% lower than South Africa’s national average salary.

Salary Range: a Biotechnologist can expect an average starting salary of R 7 250.

The highest salaries can exceed R 45 046.