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44 Bachelor's degrees offered by the university
Genetics (Hons)
At Genetics (Hons) from University of Pretoria the qualifications awarded are of world-class and provide access to a multitude of career opportunities for dynamic and creative people.
Mathematical Statistics (Hons)
University of Pretoria offers you the chance to study Mathematical Statistics (Hons) at the Faculty of Health Sciences.
Macro-anatomy (Hons)
University of Pretoria offers you the chance to study Macro-anatomy (Hons) at the Faculty of Health Sciences.
Mathematical Statistics
The Mathematical Statistics programme from University of Pretoria is offered to full-time students over a period of three years . Students who have successfully completed the undergraduate programme have the option to register for an honours degree in Mathematical Statistics. A master’s and doctoral degree can subsequently be obtained.
Mathematics
Mathematics from University of Pretoria is concerned with the modelling and treatment of real-life problems in a variety of fields, such as engineering, finance, statistics, physics and biology. The power of mathematics and applied mathematics lies in their abstract, analytical and computational nature.
Metallurgical Engineering
South Africa is not only blessed with the world’s largest mineral deposits of gold, chromium, platinum, vanadium and manganese, but also has extensive reserves of iron, lead, zinc, copper, nickel, coal and diamonds. This Metallurgical Engineering programme is offered by University of Pretoria.
Biochemistry
First-year students of the Biochemistry programme from University of Pretoria are exposed to a range of biological and physical science subjects to ensure a firm scientific basis. In the second and third years, they delve deeper into biochemistry, combining theoretical lectures with appropriate practical studies to learn the principles and methodology of research.
Applied Plant and Soil Sciences
Applied Plant and Soil Sciences from University of Pretoria is a four-year, full-time degree. Each discipline has specific focus areas, which in many instances involve cross-cutting research projects.
Zoology
Zoology from University of Pretoria incorporates many more specialised disciplines like anatomy, behaviour, conservation biology, ecology, evolutionary biology, genetics, physiology, the epidemiology of wildlife diseases and plant-insect interactions.
Applied Mathematics (Hons)
At Applied Mathematics (Hons) from University of Pretoria the qualifications awarded are of world-class and provide access to a multitude of career opportunities for dynamic and creative people.
Actuarial Science (Hons)
Actuarial Science (Hons) from University of Pretoria is designed to develop problem-solving individuals. The qualifications awarded are of world-class and provide access to a multitude of career opportunities for dynamic and creative people.
Biokinetics (Hons)
University of Pretoria offers you the chance to study Biokinetics (Hons) at the Faculty of Health Sciences.
Applied Mathematics
Applied Mathematics from University of Pretoria is concerned with the modelling and treatment of real-life problems in a variety of fields, such as engineering, finance, statistics, physics and biology. The power of mathematics and applied mathematics lies in their abstract, analytical and computational nature. Nowadays, mathematics is essential for all technological, financial and managerial industries that form the backbone of the South African economy.
Human Physiology
Human Physiology from University of Pretoria is concluded in the third year with a selection of integrated physiology modules, namely sport physiology, nutrition and development, psycho-neuroimmunology and cell physiology, as well as industrial physiology. At third year level, students can select some elective modules. Psychology and genetics are compulsory subjects in all three years of study.
Human Physiology, Genetics and Psychology
At Human Physiology, Genetics and Psychology from University of Pretoria students study the mechanisms by which the body functions, from the molecular and cellular levels through progressive differentiation to tissue, organs, systems and eventually the integrated interactions and control of body functions.
Medical Sciences
Medical Sciences from University of Pretoria aims to train students in the basic medical sciences, which include clinical anatomy, physical and forensic anthropology, histology, cell biology and embryology.
Genetics
This pioneering Genetics program from University of Pretoria is at the core of the biological, agricultural, veterinary and medical sciences and has become essential in fields as diverse as virology and epidemiology, biodiversity conservation and sustainable agriculture.
Human Genetics
At Human Genetics from University of Pretoria students are provided with a thorough background in the principles of genetics, as well as the applications of these principles in fields as diverse as genomics, plant and animal biotechnology, diagnostics and risk determination, bioethics and conservation ecology, as well as population, behavioural and evolutionary studies.
Microbiology (Hons)
At Microbiology (Hons) from University of Pretoria the qualifications awarded are of world-class and provide access to a multitude of career opportunities for dynamic and creative people.
Plant Science
Plant Science from University of Pretoria introduces you to fascinating organisms and much is still unknown about their potential uses. It is, however, well known that plants are the best factories for synthesising valuable natural products.