Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology Management - Campus Full Time

Programme overview:

Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology Management - Campus Full Time next start date Next start date: 17 February 2025
5 May 2025
21 July 2025
29 September 2025
Next New Students Orientation Date:
10 February 2025
Returning Students Start Date:
27 January 2025
Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology Management - Campus Full Time study mode Study Mode:
Campus Full Time
Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology Management - Campus Full Time study mode Campuses:
Midrand
Pretoria

Remote and distant students join a campus where the programme is offered
Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology Management - Campus Full Time duration Duration:
Minimum: 3 years
Maximum: 5 years
Full-time
Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology Management - Campus Full Time support Support: Fully supported


Programme details:

NQF Level 7 | Applied Sciences | Degree | Degree: Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology Management | Saqa Id: 120719

Our degree provides you with a solid theoretical and intensive practical foundation in microbiology, molecular biology, plant physiology and agricultural biotechnology with an emphasis on application-based research, managing projects and using technology.

You will cover a range of core modules such as Animal and Plant Biology, Agricultural Economics and Environmental Biotechnology, Protein Biochemistry and Analytical Chemistry. You will also cover subject areas such as Computer Skills, Mathematics for Science Students, Quantitative Techniques, and Clinical Trials.

We offer you an environment that combines theory, research and practical application. We have excellent facilities such as computer and science labs and quality lecture rooms. Our curriculum is relevant, current and industry led. We ensure that you graduate with essential work skills such as analytical thinking, meeting deadlines, problem solving, collaborating in teams and communication.


More information:

Entry requirements

1. South African National Senior Certificate (NSC) with
Bachelor’s degree endorsement.
2. Or a National Certificate (Vocational) level 4 issued
by the Council of General and Further Education and
Training with Bachelor’s degree endorsement.
3. Or a letter or certificate confirming an exemption
from Universities South Africa (USAf ) for any other
school-leaving results.
4. Or completion of a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
5. Or completion of a relevant Foundation Programme
along with a letter or certificate of exemption from
Universities South Africa (USAf ).
6. Or completion of a relevant Higher Certificate.
7. And 32 Eduvos points or more.
8. The points attained for the best two of the subjects of
Biology/Life Sciences, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics
and Physical Science must be doubled.
9. And a minimum of 50% for Grade 12 or equivalent
English Language.
10. And a minimum of 50% for Grade 12 or equivalent
Biology/Life Sciences.
11. And a minimum of 50% for Grade 12 or equivalent
Mathematics.
12. And a minimum of 50% for Grade 12 or equivalent
Physical Science.
Applicable to Intake 1 and Intake 2 students:
• A student with less than 50% in Grade 12 or
equivalent Mathematics, but greater than or equal to
or equal to 40%, is required to enrol for and complete
Mathematics for Science (FPSCA0) before attempting
Mathematics for Science Students (SCMAA1).
• A student with less than 50% or without Physical
Science in Grade 12, is required to attend and
complete the tutorial classes offered for Introduction
to Chemistry and Physics for Science Students
concurrently with the respective first year modules.
Applicable to Intake 3 and Intake 4 students:
• And a minimum of 50% for Grade 12 or equivalent
Physical Science.
• Or completion of the Eduvos BSc Applied Science
Access Programme.

Pricing
Price:
From R101 100 per year (based on full settlement payment option) - excluding hardware/software requirements. Please consult the fee structure for additional information.

Eduvos offers flexible payment options

Programme accreditation
• Accredited by the Higher Education Quality Committee (HEQC) of the Council on Higher Education (CHE).
• Registered with the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
Possible career options
Be part of the scientific discoveries ahead.

The careers for you, as a Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology Management graduate, are varied and include:
• Academia
• Plant, agricultural and waste management
• Management
• Research
• Scientific Communications
• Clinical Research Associates
• Clinical Trial Management

• Technical positions in laboratories and Production
• Technical positions in the food industry
• Technical sales
• Entrepreneurship

This qualification is offered at the following campuses


Midrand, Pretoria



International students


International students are welcome to apply for this programme.

For international student requirements please kindly check International Students Admissions


Calling all students from Angola, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Botswana, Brunei, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Colombia, Cyprus, Democratic Republic of Congo, Dominica, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Grenada, Guyana, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Jordan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kuwait, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Micronesia, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, Netherlands, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Qatar, Rwanda, Saint Lucia, Samoa, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tuvalu, Uganda, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Vanuatu, Zambia, Zimbabwe.


Qualification structure
This is an outline of the modules for this qualification per level.

Data for intake starting: 17 February 2025

    Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology Management - Campus Full Time - Year 1
    Admission Fee (ADMIN1-B00) - Admission Fee
    Introduction to Chemistry (SCCHA1-B11) - Core
    Animal and Plant Biology (SCPBB1-B33) - Core
    Principles of Biology (SCPBA1-B22) - Core
    Applied Chemistry (SCCHB1-B22) - Core
    Science Skills (SCSSA1-B11) - Fundamental
    Quantitative Techniques (Biology) (SCQTA1-B11) - Fundamental
    Physics for Science Students (SCPHA1-B44) - Fundamental
    Laboratory Management (SCLMA1-B44) - Fundamental
    Bioentrepreneurship (SCBEA1-B44) - Fundamental
    Medical Bioethics and Communication (SCBCA1-B33) - Fundamental
    Computer Skills (ITSKA1-B33) - Fundamental
    Mathematics for Science Students (SCMAA1-B22) - Fundamental


    Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology Management - Campus Full Time - Year 2
    Admission Fee (ADMIN1-B00) - Admission Fee
    Introduction to Molecular Biology (SCMOA2-B11) - Core
    Plant Physiology (SCPYA2-B11) - Core
    Introduction to Microbiology (SCIMA2-B22) - Core
    Food Technology (SCFTA2-B33) - Core
    Plant Propagation (SCPOA2-B33) - Core
    Food and Water Microbiology (SCFWA2-B33) - Core
    Ethnobotany (SCETA2-B44) - Core
    Exploration of Industry (SCEIA2-B44) - Core
    Medical Microbiology and Immunology (SCMMA2-B44) - Core
    Agricultural Economics (SCAEA2-B22) - Fundamental
    Biopharmaceutical Sales and Marketing (SCBMA2-B11) - Fundamental


    Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology Management - Campus Full Time - Year 3
    Admission Fee (ADMIN1-B00) - Admission Fee
    Analytical Chemistry (SCACA3-B44) - Core
    Industrial and Environmental Biotechnology (SCIEA3-B44) - Core
    Agricultural Biotechnology (SCABA3-B33) - Core
    Protein Biochemistry and Proteomics (SCPPA3-B22) - Core
    Medical Biotechnology (SCMBA3-B22) - Core
    Work Integrated Learning (Biology) (SCWLA3-B11) - Core
    Criminalistics (SCCRA3-B11) - Core
    Clinical Trials and Good Manufacturing Practice (SCCTA3-B11) - Core
    Operations Management for Bioscience (SCOMA3-B33) - Fundamental