Interdisciplinary Programme: BSc at Stellenbosch University

Programme overview

Leads to a BSc degree in one of four focal areas: Applied Medicinal Chemistry, Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, Biomathematics, or Biomedical Mathematical Sciences. Each focal area has a distinctive curriculum for interdisciplinary undergraduate study.

Faculty: Science | Duration: Three years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Four focal areas, e.g. Chemistry and Physiology, or Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Computer Science and Genetics.

Career pathways

Analyst, development chemist, research assistant, medical chemist, data scientist, machine learning engineer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

NSC/IEB aggregate of at least 65% (excluding Life Orientation); Afrikaans OR English (Home Language or First Additional Language) 50%; Mathematics 70%; Physical Sciences 50%.

Undergraduate applications and residence applications close on 31 July. Applications for the 2027 intake open on 1 April. The Diploma in Public Accountability closes on 15 December. Applications for financial assistance at SU close on 30 September.

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.

Apply through the official page: https://www.su.ac.za/en/apply/undergrad

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