Bachelor of Science Honours in Physiological Sciences at Stellenbosch University

Programme overview

The BSc Honours in Physiological Sciences is a one-year coursework honours programme at Stellenbosch campus focusing on advanced training in physiology, pathophysiology, metabolism and research methodologies. Students complete a supervised research project and elective modules.

Faculty: Science | Department: Physiological Sciences | Duration: One year | Intake: Applications open 1 April 2026; close 31 October 2026 for both South African and international applicants | Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Compulsory modules (90 credits): Metabolism in Health and Disease, Physiology and Pathophysiology, Research Project in Physiological Sciences and Research Methodology in Physiological Sciences; plus 30 credits of electives selected by the department each year from Regenerative Physiology in Injury and Disease, Signal Transduction, Stress Physiology and Haematology and Coagulation. Training covers statistical methods, presentation skills and critical thinking. A subminimum of 50% per module is required.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Department of Physiological Sciences: a BSc degree with Physiology 314, 334, 344 and 364 with an average final mark of at least 60% for the four modules. A BSc with Physiology at third-year level from another university with a final mark of at least 60% is also considered, taking Biochemistry marks from the same university into account. Selection is competitive.

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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