Qualification stream: | Life Sciences |
Qualification code: | 90148 - BIO |
NQF level: | 7 |
Total credits: | 132 |
SAQA ID: | 115549 |
APS/AS: | 42 |
Your admission to Unisa is dependent on you meeting the specific admission requirements for your chosen qualification.
An appropriate accredited Bachelor's degree (360 or 480 credits) with Biology (Botany with Zoology) completed up to third year level (with Chemistry 1)
AND
Chemistry or Physics or Agriculture or Physical Geography completed up to second year level. (It is also acceptable where Microbiology or Biochemistry or Biological Sciences or Anatomy with Physiology was completed up to third year level with Biology also completed up to second year level).
or
Equivalent National Diploma or Diploma (360 or 480 credits) from an accredited institution in Biotechnology with Biology (Botany with Zoology) completed up to third year level (with Chemistry 1)
AND
Chemistry or Physics or Agriculture or Physical Geography completed up to second year level. (It is also acceptable where Microbiology or Biochemistry or Biological Sciences or Anatomy with Physiology was completed up to third year level with Biology also completed up to second year level).
Students who do not meet all the above requirements should rather consider applying for a Bachelor of Education degree.
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Please note that this application fee is non-refundable even if you decide not to study through Unisa, do not qualify for admission to Unisa or cannot be offered a space due to limited spaces available.
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Applications for admission to undergraduate qualifications for the 2025 academic year to be open from 21 August to 11 October 2024.
Please take note of the following:
Unisa will send the necessary information about registration dates and the registration process to all successful applicants who have confirmed their acceptance of Unisa's offer. Visit www.unisa.ac.za/register for registration information.