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BSc Life Sciences (Extended Curriculum Programme) at University of Limpopo

University of Limpopo, South Africa

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Science (Life Sciences stream) (Extended Curriculum Programme) is listed in the University of Limpopo Undergraduate Prospectus 2027 faculty requirements under the School of Molecular and Life Sciences in the Faculty of Science and Agriculture. The programme runs for 4 years of study as an extended curriculum programme linked to the regular degree, giving an additional year.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Agriculture  |  Department: School of Molecular and Life Sciences  |  Duration: 4 years  |  Location: Polokwane (Mankweng), Limpopo, South Africa

Career pathways

Possible careers listed: Biotechnology and bio-informatics related occupations, consultancy in any biological field, environmental health and occupational hygiene, environmental management, industrial biochemistry and microbiology, entomology.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum APS: 22. NSC with Bachelor exemption: Life Orientation level 3 and English level 3 minimum (general rule); programme requirements: English level 4 (50-59%), Mathematics level 4 (50-59%), Physical Sciences level 4 (50-59%), Life Sciences level 3 (40-49%). Additional subjects contribute to the minimum APS total. Minimum APS 22.

ZAR 51,000 a year (2026). Level 1 of study: the TOTAL the 2026 Tuition Fees Detailed Qualifications schedule prints for the modules listed at that level (qualification code BSCD01). Tuition only; excludes residence, registration, application and other fees. The schedule does not s Source

Applications are submitted online. A non-refundable application handling fee of R200 applies for South African applicants and R750 for international applicants, paid by bank deposit with proof of payment attached to the application.

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