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How to become a microbiologist

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

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University requirements

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

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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Diploma in Biotechnology

Diploma

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Diploma in Biotechnology

Cape Peninsula University of Technology

APS 28
Faculty of Applied Sciences

Subject requirements

Maths 50%+Technical Maths 60%+English 50%+Life Sciences 50%+Physical Sciences 50%+
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Diploma in Biotechnology

Tshwane University of Technology

APS 21
Code DPBI19Faculty of Science3 years

Subject requirements

Maths 50%+Technical Maths 50%+English 50%+Physical Sciences 50%+Life Sciences 40%+

Campus: Arcadia Campus

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Extended Diploma in Biotechnology

University of Johannesburg

APS 23
Faculty of Science

Subject requirements

Maths 40%+Technical Maths 40%+English 50%+Physical Sciences 40%+Life Sciences 40%+
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Diploma in Biotechnology

Vaal University of Technology

APS 23
Faculty of Applied & Computer Sciences

Subject requirements

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