Overview

Molecular Biology and Biotechnology from Stellenbosch University, subject areas of Biochemistry, Genetics and Microbiology together form the core of Biotechnology. Biochemists, geneticists, and microbiologists are like detectives that use Molecular Biology tools to unravel the exact functioning of microscopic cells, such as human and animal cells, yeasts, bacteria, fungi and viruses.

Key facts

This knowledge is then applied through Biotechnology to e.g. develop new drug targets, diagnostic tests for diseases, medicines, vaccines or exploiting plants and microbes for industrial use. This programme gives you the background knowledge to understand the functioning of any living organism at the molecular level and lays the foundation for a career requiring knowledge and skills in Molecular Biology and its application in biotechnology

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biology
Chemistry
Mathematics
Genetics
Biotechnology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Stellenbosch, South Africa

Disciplines

Biotechnology Molecular Sciences View 10 other Bachelors in Molecular Sciences 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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

IEB-ISC (NBTs compulsory)
IEB-ISC aggregate of at least 65% (excluding Active Citizenry)
Mathematics 60% or 70%
Physical Sciences (Physics AND Chemistry) 50%
English Home Language 50% OR Afrikaans Home Language 50% OR Afrikaans or English First Additional Language 50%
Applicants are also subjected to selection according to selection criteria
International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB Diploma)
Cambridge International/Pearson Edexcel AS-level, IGCSE/O-level

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

149180 ZAR / year

≈ 149180 ZAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

72660 ZAR / year

≈ 72660 ZAR / year

Additional Details

International (Outside of Africa) and Africa (beyond the SADC* countries and excluding Rwanda): Tuition + International Tuition fee (ITF) ) R76,520

Living costs

Stellenbosch

South Africa

7630 - 10640 ZAR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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