Bachelor of Science Honours in Pharmacology at Stellenbosch University

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Science Honours in Pharmacology is a one-year coursework honours degree presented on the Tygerberg campus. It provides advanced training in the principles and systems of pharmacology.

Faculty: Medicine and Health Sciences | Department: Medicine | Duration: One year, full-time | Intake: Applications for 2027: South African students 1 Apr-30 Sep 2026; international students 1 Apr-31 Aug 2026. | Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Modules are Principles of Pharmacology 774 (40 credits) and Pharmacology of Systems 775 and 776 (40 credits each). The final mark combines three written examinations (45%), class tests (15%), an assignment and presentation (20%) and an oral examination (20%); a pharmacology/toxicology project assignment is required.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A BSc degree majoring in Physiology, Biochemistry or Microbiology with a final mark of at least 60% for third-year subjects; or an MBChB or BChD degree or equivalent; or a BPharm degree or equivalent; or an equivalent qualification approved by Senate. International applicants must submit a SAQA certificate as proof of equivalence of non-South African qualifications. Selection is competitive and meeting the minimum does not guarantee admission.

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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