BSc in Human Physiology, Genetics and Psychology at University of Pretoria

Programme overview

This programme combines Physiology, Genetics and Psychology, with the first two years covering fundamental core scientific and biology modules and final-year modules drawn from all three disciplines, letting students choose any one of the three majors for postgraduate study. It transdisciplinarily includes Psychology as a humanities module.

Faculty: Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences | Duration: 3 years, full-time | Intake: South Africa and International closing date 30/06/2026 | Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

Core scientific and biology-related modules in years 1-2, followed by final-year modules across Physiology, Genetics and Psychology.

Career pathways

Research-oriented roles with medical teams, private and government research laboratories, pharmaceutical firms, universities; further study can lead to genetic counselling and psychology careers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum APS: 32. NSC/IEB: English Home/First Additional Language 5, Mathematics 5, Physical Sciences 5.

Domestic applicants: ZAR 72,000 a year (2026). Estimated average 2026 tuition for the 1st year of study for SA and SADC citizens (table row 'BSc (Human Physiology, Genetics and Psychology)'); the source states a range of R72,000 to R82,000 for 1st year, the lower figure is shown, and 2nd to later year Source

Intake: South Africa and International closing date 30/06/2026

Duration: 3 years, full-time

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