BSc Biological Sciences at University of the Free State

Programme overview

Three-year BSc specialising in Biological Sciences (programme code B4310, Bloemfontein Campus). Majors are selected from combinations of Biochemistry, Botany, Entomology, Genetics, Microbiology, Physiology, Plant Breeding, Plant Health, Zoology, Biodiversity and Conservation Ecology, and Behavioural Genetics.

Faculty: Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences | Duration: 3 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum APS: 32. Majors listed (e.g. Behavioural Genetics BC433118, Biochemistry and Botany BC431920, Genetics and Microbiology BC433139, Plant Health Management BC432742): AP 32; English Level 4 (50%); Mathematics Level 5 (60%); Life Sciences Level 5 (60%); Physical Sciences Level 5 (60%).

Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Undergraduate applications open online on 1 April. Closing dates: 31 May for MB ChB, Occupational Therapy, Optometry, Physiotherapy, Radiation Science, Biokinetics, Dietetics and Sport Coaching; 31 July for Nursing, Social Work and Architecture; 31 August for international undergraduate applications; 30 September for transferring students and all other selection and non-selection programmes.

Apply through the official page: https://apply.ufs.ac.za

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