Bachelor of Science Honours in Microbiology at Stellenbosch University

Programme overview

The BSc Honours in Microbiology is an integrated one-year programme that includes a research project and training in the techniques and theory of molecular biology. Places are limited by research laboratory capacity.

Faculty: Science | Department: Microbiology | Duration: One year | Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Compulsory modules: Experimental Microbiology (60 credits), Techniques in Molecular Microbiology (30) and Selected Topics (30). Assessment is continuous (theory, practicals, assignments, reports, presentations) with an oral examination at year end.

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Entry requirements

Postgraduate (specific to this degree): a BSc degree with Microbiology as a major (Microbiology 314, 324, 354 and 364), or a BSc in Chemistry and Polymer Science with Microbiology 314 and 324 or 364 as electives (Option 2); an average final mark of at least 60% for Microbiology 3. Supplementary work may be required. Selection is competitive and the number of places is limited by laboratory space.

The application fee is R100 for South African citizens, permanent residents and refugee, asylum seeker and diplomatic status holders, and R400 for international applicants. Stellenbosch Business School applicants pay R1050 for the MBA and R850 for other SBS programmes. Some applicants are exempt; application fees are non-refundable.

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