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Overview
Biotechnology from University of Pretoria is an interdepartmental programme aimed at empowering students to pursue their interest in biotechnology with particular emphasis on molecular biology. Undergraduate training includes exposure to aspects of biochemistry, genetics and microbiology, in addition to the other subjects of a student’s choice. Students are encouraged to decide on their postgraduate research direction during the course of their undergraduate studies and to choose their electives accordingly.
Careers
Graduates mostly find work as laboratory-based researchers or bio-entrepreneurs using medical, animal, plant or microbe-based technologies to develop products and services. If students combine biotechnology with additional qualifications such as law, they will be equipped for success in careers such as patent law, pharmaceutical sales and marketing, project management, computer programming (natural computation) and science journalism. Please note that the level of training and qualification plays an important role in determining the type of work a qualified biotechnologist can pursue.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Biometry
- Plant biology
- General chemistry
- Genetics
- Microbiology
- Molecular and cell biology
- Physics for biology students
- Mathematics
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , National
- Apply before , International
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Language
English
IELTS 6
TOEFL® IBT 83
Credits
428 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Biotechnology Biochemistry Genetics View 42 other Bachelors in Biochemistry in South AfricaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 6
TOEFL® IBT 83
Other requirements
General requirements
- The following persons will be considered for admission: candidates who are in possession of a certificate that is deemed by the University to be equivalent to the required National Senior Certificate with university endorsement, candidates who are graduates from another tertiary institution or have been granted the status of a graduate of such an institution, and candidates who are graduates of another faculty at the University of Pretoria.
- Life Orientation is excluded from the calculation of the Admission Point Score (APS).
- Grade 11 results are used for the conditional admission of prospective students. Final admission is based on Grade 12 results.
Tuition Fee
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International
5570 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 5570 EUR per year during 36 months. -
National
2785 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2785 EUR per year during 36 months.
SA and SADC countries citizens - 48 000 – 59 000 ZAR
Living costs for Pretoria
8592 - 10309 ZAR /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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