Stellenbosch University

Stellenbosch University

Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology

The Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology in Biology is offered by Stellenbosch University.

Program Length: 3 YEARS.

Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology offered by Stellenbosch University at the Faculty of Science

This BSc degree programme lays the foundation for a career as a molecular cell biologist and biotechnologist in the private or public sector, or in the academic environment.


Microbiologists, biochemists, geneticists and biotechnologists are like detectives, who unravel the exact functioning of microscopic cells, such as human cells, yeasts, bacteria, fungi and viruses and the applications on human, plant or animal level. They then apply this knowledge to develop disease-free plants, new medicines or tests for diseases, or to determine which enzymes or bacteria can be useful in industry such as the mining sector, or in the development of biofuel. Their knowledge is also applied in waste water management and the water treatment sector.

The programme gives you the background knowledge to understand the functioning of any living organism at the molecular level. Together with this theoretical training you do a lot of laboratory work, developing your experimental and specific scientific skills.

Depending on your undergraduate subject combination, this stream leads to an honours programme in Biochemistry, Genetics, Plant Biotechnology or Microbiology.



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