Overview

This field of study encompasses all human, plant and animal life – ranging from microscopic germs to elephants and everything in between.

Career Opportunities

A degree in Biochemistry from University of Kwazulu Natal teaches one to observe, record, analyse and solve problems.

To be a Life Scientist one needs an enquiring mind, good powers of observation, research skills, practical ability, the adaptability to learn new skills throughout one’s career, and the social skills necessary to share one’s ideas with colleagues.

These skills make all graduates from UKZN’s School of Life Sciences highly employable.

Programme Structure

Areas of specialisation within UKZN’s School of Life Sciences include:

Biochemistry

Biological Sciences

Cellular Biology

Ecology

Genetics

Industrial and Applied Biotechnology

Marine Biology

Microbiology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-30 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Durban, South Africa

Disciplines

Biochemistry View 23 other Bachelors in Biochemistry in South Africa

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

NSC degree pass with Maths, English and Life Orientation Level 4 (50%) and Agricultural Science or Life Sciences or Physical Science Level 4 (50%)

Application Performance Score (APS) range: 28 – 48

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18300 USD / year

≈ 18300 USD / year

Additional Details

45240 Rand for National

Living costs

Durban

South Africa

7800 - 9401 ZAR / month

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Overview

Career Opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Durban

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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