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How to become a forensic scientist

Compare programmes, entry requirements and universities for becoming a Forensic Scientist.

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Compare the APS and subject requirements for programmes that can lead to Forensic Scientist. Universities use different APS scales, so check your marks against each university separately.

Bachelor of Science in Biodiversity and Ecology

Degree

Bachelor of Science in Biodiversity and Ecology

Stellenbosch University

APS 65
Faculty of Science

Subject requirements

Maths 60%+English HL 50%+English FAL 50%+Afrikaans HL 50%+Afrikaans FAL 50%+Physical Sciences 50%+

NBT components: AL, QL

Bachelor of Science in Botany and Chemistry

Degree

Bachelor of Science in Botany and Chemistry

University of Johannesburg

APS 30
Faculty of Science

Subject requirements

Maths 60%+English 60%+Physical Sciences 50%+Life Sciences 50%+

NBT components: AL, QL, MAT

Bachelor of Science in Geology and Chemistry

Degree

Bachelor of Science in Geology and Chemistry

University of Johannesburg

APS 31
Code B2P81QFaculty of Science

Subject requirements

Maths 60%+English 60%+Physical Sciences 50%+Life Sciences 50%+

NBT components: AL, QL, MAT

Campus: APK

Bachelor of Science - Geology and Chemistry

University of the Free State

APS 30
Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences

Subject requirements

Maths 60%+English HL 50%+English FAL 50%+Physical Sciences 60%+

Bachelor of Science in Human Life Sciences

Degree

Bachelor of Science in Human Life Sciences

Stellenbosch University

APS 65
Faculty of Science

Subject requirements

Maths 60%+English HL 50%+English FAL 50%+Afrikaans HL 50%+Afrikaans FAL 50%+Physical Sciences 50%+

NBT components: AL, QL

Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology

Degree

Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology

Stellenbosch University

APS 65
Faculty of Science3 years

Subject requirements

Maths 60%+English HL 50%+English FAL 50%+Afrikaans HL 50%+Afrikaans FAL 50%+Physical Sciences 50%+

NBT components: AL, QL

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