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Degree programmes in the Biological Sciences





BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

BSc Biodiversity and Ecology​
BSc Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
BSc Human Life Sciences
BSc Sport Science


BSc in Biodiversity and Ecology

The programme focuses on the diversity, origin and function of organisms in relation to their environment and provides a conceptual understanding of animals and plants, ecology, evolution, biological changes on a global scale and remediation practices.
Major subject: Biodiversity and Ecology (leading to specialisation in Botany or Zoology)
Specific admission requirements:
  • Mathematics 5 AND Physical Sciences 4

BSc in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology

This programme gives you the background knowledge to understand the functioning of any living organism at molecular level and lays the foundation for a career requiring knowledge and skills in molecular cell biology and biotechnology.
Major subjects: Combination of Microbiology, Biochemistry, Genetics
Specific admission requirements:
  • ​Mathematics 5 OR Mathematics 6 (depending on subject choice) AND Physical Sciences 4


BSc in Human Life Sciences

This programme provides the basis for understanding the functioning of the human body and mind, from molecular to systems level.
Focal area: Biology 
Major subjects: Physiology in combination with Genetics, Anatomy, Biochemistry
Specific admission requirements:
  • Mathematics 5 or Mathematics 6 (depending on subject choice) AND Physical Sciences 4
Focal area: Biology with Psychology
Major subjects: Combination of Physiology, Psychology, Genetics
Specific admission requirements:
  • Mathematics 5 AND Physical Sciences 4


BSc in Sport Science

This programme studies body motion from the physiological and biomechanical perspectives.
Major subjects: Kinesiology and Physiology
Specific admission requirements:
  • Mathematics 5 AND Physical Sciences 4​


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Talk to us

  • Talk to us if you have any questions about career opportunities in the natural sciences, as well as student life at Stellenbosch University.
  • science@sun.ac.za
  • (021) 808-3931

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