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How to become a geneticist

Compare programmes, entry requirements and universities for becoming a Geneticist.

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University requirements

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

Bachelor of Science in Botany and Zoology

Degree

Bachelor of Science in Botany and Zoology

University of Johannesburg

APS 30
Faculty of Science

Subject requirements

Maths 60%+Technical Maths 70%+English 60%+Physical Sciences 50%+Life Sciences 50%+

NBT components: AL, QL, MAT

BSc in Botany and Zoology

University of Venda

APS 260
Faculty of Science, Engineering and Agriculture

Subject requirements

Maths 50%+English HL 50%+English FAL 59%+Physical Sciences 50%+Life Sciences 50%+

Bachelor of Science - Botany and Zoology

University of the Free State

APS 32
Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences

Subject requirements

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

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

Bachelor of Science in Zoology and Biochemistry

Degree

Bachelor of Science in Zoology and Biochemistry

University of Johannesburg

APS 30
Faculty of Science

Subject requirements

Maths 60%+Technical Maths 70%+English 60%+Physical Sciences 50%+Life Sciences 50%+

NBT components: AL, QL, MAT

Bachelor of Science in Zoology and Physiology

Degree

Bachelor of Science in Zoology and Physiology

University of Johannesburg

APS 30
Code B2L17QFaculty of Science

Subject requirements

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

NBT components: AL, QL, MAT

Campus: APK

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