How to become a Biologist / Biotechnologist

Diploma in Biotechnology

Applied Sciences, Bellville Campus

CPUT APS 28 points (method varies by programme)

• •English: level 4 (50% or more)
• •Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more)
• •Physical Sciences: level 4 (50% or more)
• •Life Sciences: level 4 (50% or more)

Raw-confirmed 2026-10-04 against CPUT’s own prospectus course page. An Extended Curriculum Programme version accepts one level-3 pass in Mathematics, Life Sciences or Physical Sciences. CPUT calculates this programme’s APS using one of three methods, confirmed from page 3 of CPUT’s own 2027 Undergraduate Prospectus - see CPUT_APS for the arithmetic.

Source: View the official page (prospectus.cput.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

Diploma in Marine Science

Applied Sciences

CPUT APS 30 points (method varies by programme)

• •English: level 4 (50% or more)
• •Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more)
• •Physical Sciences: level 4 (50% or more)

Raw-confirmed 2026-10-04 against CPUT’s own prospectus course page. APS 30 with Mathematics, 31 with Technical Mathematics (28/29 for the Extended Curriculum Programme). CPUT calculates this programme’s APS using one of three methods, confirmed from page 3 of CPUT’s own 2027 Undergraduate Prospectus - see CPUT_APS for the arithmetic.

Source: View the official page (prospectus.cput.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

Diploma in Biotechnology (Extended Curriculum)

Applied Sciences, Bellville Campus · 4 years

CPUT APS 26 points (method varies by programme)

• •English: level 4 (50% or more)
• •Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more)
• •Life Sciences: level 4 (50% or more)
• •Physical Sciences: level 4 (50% or more)

Raw-confirmed 2026-10-04 against CPUT’s own prospectus course page. Extended Curriculum Programme (4 years). APS 26; one level 3 pass (45%) is allowed in Mathematics, Life Sciences or Physical Sciences if the other three are level 4. CPUT calculates this programme’s APS using one of three methods, confirmed from page 3 of CPUT’s own 2027 Undergraduate Prospectus - see CPUT_APS for the arithmetic.

Source: View the official page (prospectus.cput.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

Diploma in Marine Science (Extended Curriculum)

Applied Sciences · 4 years

CPUT APS 28 points (method varies by programme)

• •English: level 4 (50% or more)
• •Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more)
• •Physical Sciences or Mathematics – Physical Sciences or Mathematics at 45-49% if the other is at level 4 (50% or above).

Raw-confirmed 2026-10-04 against CPUT’s own prospectus course page. Extended Curriculum Programme (4 years). APS 28 with Mathematics, 29 with Technical Mathematics. CPUT calculates this programme’s APS using one of three methods, confirmed from page 3 of CPUT’s own 2027 Undergraduate Prospectus - see CPUT_APS for the arithmetic.

Source: View the official page (prospectus.cput.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

BSc (Biological Sciences)

Science · 3 years

NMU Applicant Score (AS) 410 out of 600

• •Mathematics: 60%

Raw-read 2026-10-04 from the user-supplied NMU "Undergraduate Programmes 2027" Z-Card (A-Z table of Applicant Scores and subject percentages). Also the route for Marine Biology, Zoology, Conservation Biology, Nature Conservation and Restoration Ecology. Extended Curriculum (4 years): AS 370, Mathematics 50%.

Source: View the official page (mandela.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

Bachelor of Health Sciences (Physiology and Biochemistry)

Health Sciences · 3 years

NWU APS 26 points out of 48

• •English: level 4 (50% or more)
• •Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more)
• •Physical Sciences: level 4 (50% or more)

Raw-read 2026-10-04 from the user-supplied NWU 2026 Faculty of Health Sciences yearbook. Potchefstroom. Level 4 for the language of tuition; Life Sciences recommended. The Physiology and Psychology stream needs only Mathematics level 3 with Physical Sciences level 4. Selected by academic paper selection and best average mark. NWU adds your six best subjects (excluding Life Orientation) on an 8-point scale, for a total out of 48 - read from NWU’s own APS calculator. The requirement shown is what NWU publishes.

Source: View the official page (health-sciences.nwu.ac.za) (opens the official page)

BSc in Biological Sciences (Botany, Zoology, Microbiology, Physiology, Biochemistry)

Natural & Agricultural Sciences · 3 years

NWU APS 26 points out of 48

• •Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more)
• •Physical Sciences: level 4 (50% or more)

Raw-confirmed 2026-10-04 against the user-supplied NWU 2026 Faculty of Natural & Agricultural Sciences yearbook (admission-requirements tables). Mostly Potchefstroom; Botany and Biochemistry also at Mahikeng. NWU adds your six best subjects (excluding Life Orientation) on an 8-point scale, for a total out of 48 - read from NWU’s own APS calculator. The requirement shown is what NWU publishes.

Source: View the official page (studies.nwu.ac.za) (opens the official page)

BSc

Science · 3 years

Rhodes points 45 points

• •English: 60% if it is your Home Language, 65% if it is your First Additional Language
• •Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more)
• •Physical Sciences: level 5 (60% or more) OR Life Sciences: level 5 (60% or more)
• •Life Orientation: level 4 (50% or more)

Rhodes points of 39-44 are considered at the Dean’s discretion; 45 or more receives a provisional offer. We show 45 as the qualifying number so that "you qualify" means exactly that - but you are still worth an application from 39. Rhodes has no Engineering and no MBChB. The NBT is recommended, not required. Life Orientation is not scored, but you need at least 50% in it.

Source: View the official page (ru.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

BSc (Biochemistry and Microbiology)

Science · 3 years

Rhodes points 45 points

• •English: 60% if it is your Home Language, 65% if it is your First Additional Language
• •Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more)
• •Physical Sciences: level 5 (60% or more) OR Life Sciences: level 5 (60% or more)
• •Life Orientation: level 4 (50% or more)

Read 2026-10-04 from the faculty table in the Rhodes 2026 Undergraduate Prospectus (18 March 2026). Rhodes points of 39-44 are at the Dean’s discretion and 45+ gets a provisional offer. Life Orientation is not scored, but you need at least 50% in it.

Source: View the official page (ru.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

BSc (Zoology & Entomology, Ichthyology & Fisheries Science, Botany)

Science · 3 years

Rhodes points 45 points

• •English: 60% if it is your Home Language, 65% if it is your First Additional Language
• •Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more)
• •Physical Sciences: level 5 (60% or more) OR Life Sciences: level 5 (60% or more)
• •Life Orientation: level 4 (50% or more)

Read 2026-10-04 from the faculty table in the Rhodes 2026 Undergraduate Prospectus (18 March 2026). Rhodes points of 39-44 are at the Dean’s discretion and 45+ gets a provisional offer. Life Orientation is not scored, but you need at least 50% in it.

Source: View the official page (ru.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

BSc (Botany)

Science · 3 years

Rhodes points 45 points

• •English: 60% if it is your Home Language, 65% if it is your First Additional Language
• •Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more)
• •Physical Sciences: level 5 (60% or more) OR Life Sciences: level 5 (60% or more)
• •Life Orientation: level 4 (50% or more)

Read 2026-10-04 from the Rhodes 2026 Undergraduate Prospectus (18 March 2026): this is a major offered inside the degree named, so entry is the degree’s own. BSc: Rhodes points of 39-44 are at the Dean’s discretion and 45+ gets a provisional offer. Life Orientation is not scored, but you need at least 50% in it.

Source: View the official page (ru.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

BSc (Zoology)

Science · 3 years

Rhodes points 45 points

• •English: 60% if it is your Home Language, 65% if it is your First Additional Language
• •Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more)
• •Physical Sciences: level 5 (60% or more) OR Life Sciences: level 5 (60% or more)
• •Life Orientation: level 4 (50% or more)

Read 2026-10-04 from the Rhodes 2026 Undergraduate Prospectus (18 March 2026): this is a major offered inside the degree named, so entry is the degree’s own. BSc: Rhodes points of 39-44 are at the Dean’s discretion and 45+ gets a provisional offer. Life Orientation is not scored, but you need at least 50% in it.

Source: View the official page (ru.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

BSc (Entomology)

Science · 3 years

Rhodes points 45 points

• •English: 60% if it is your Home Language, 65% if it is your First Additional Language
• •Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more)
• •Physical Sciences: level 5 (60% or more) OR Life Sciences: level 5 (60% or more)
• •Life Orientation: level 4 (50% or more)

Read 2026-10-04 from the Rhodes 2026 Undergraduate Prospectus (18 March 2026): this is a major offered inside the degree named, so entry is the degree’s own. BSc: Rhodes points of 39-44 are at the Dean’s discretion and 45+ gets a provisional offer. Life Orientation is not scored, but you need at least 50% in it.

Source: View the official page (ru.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

BSc (Ichthyology and Fisheries Science)

Science · 3 years

Rhodes points 45 points

• •English: 60% if it is your Home Language, 65% if it is your First Additional Language
• •Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more)
• •Physical Sciences: level 5 (60% or more) OR Life Sciences: level 5 (60% or more)
• •Life Orientation: level 4 (50% or more)

Read 2026-10-04 from the Rhodes 2026 Undergraduate Prospectus (18 March 2026): this is a major offered inside the degree named, so entry is the degree’s own. BSc: Rhodes points of 39-44 are at the Dean’s discretion and 45+ gets a provisional offer. Life Orientation is not scored, but you need at least 50% in it.

Source: View the official page (ru.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

BSc Life Sciences

School of Science and Technology

SMU APS 25

• •English: level 4 (50% or more)
• •Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more)
• •Life Sciences: level 5 (60% or more)
• •Physical Sciences: level 4 (50% or more)

Raw-confirmed 2026-10-04 against SMU’s own admission-requirements page for this school (points and subject minimums match). An Extended Curriculum (4-year) version exists at APS 24 with Life Sciences at level 4 instead of 5, for applicants who don’t meet the normal-programme minimum. Closes 31 July 2026 for undergraduate programmes (applications open 1 April 2026) - notably earlier than most universities in this batch.

Source: View the official page (smu.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

BSc Life Sciences (Extended Curriculum)

School of Science and Technology · 4 years

SMU APS 24

• •English: level 4 (50% or more)
• •Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more)
• •Life Sciences: level 4 (50% or more)
• •Physical Sciences: level 4 (50% or more)
• •Two other subjects – Two other NSC subjects at level 4.

Raw-confirmed 2026-10-04 against SMU’s own admission-requirements page for this school. BSc Extended Curriculum Programme (4 years), Life Sciences stream: NSC with a Bachelor endorsement and APS 24. Closes 31 July 2026 for undergraduate programmes (applications open 1 April 2026) - notably earlier than most universities in this batch.

Source: View the official page (smu.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

Bachelor of Science (Mathematical & Computer Sciences, Physical Sciences or Biological Sciences)

Natural & Applied Sciences · 3 years

SPU APS 30

• •English: level 4 if it is your Home Language, level 5 if it is your First Additional Language
• •Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more)
• •Physical Sciences: level 4 (50% or more)
• •Life Sciences: level 4 (50% or more)

Raw-confirmed 2026-10-04 against SPU’s own 2026 Undergraduate Prospectus (the 2027 edition is only published as an online viewer that could not be read) - APS and levels match; confirm the 2027 prospectus before relying on a cut-off. Read directly (pdftotext) from SPU’s own 2026 Undergraduate Prospectus - the general BSc, distinct from the standalone Data Science and Geology degrees shown above. Mathematical Literacy is explicitly not accepted. Source PDF labelled "2026", not yet confirmed for 2027.

Source: View the official page (spu.ac.za) (opens the official page)

BSc Human Life Sciences

Science · 3 years

Stellenbosch aggregate 65 %

• •Mathematics: 60%
• •Physical Sciences: 50%

Every Stellenbosch programme is a selection programme. The figures shown are the published minimum requirements - the actual selection threshold is usually higher. Mathematics of 60% or 70% is required depending on which first-year Mathematics module you take.

Source: View the official page (files.su.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

BSc Molecular Biology & Biotechnology

Science · 3 years

Stellenbosch aggregate 65 %

• •Mathematics: 60%
• •Physical Sciences: 50%

Every Stellenbosch programme is a selection programme. The figures shown are the published minimum requirements - the actual selection threshold is usually higher. Mathematics of 60% or 70% is required depending on which first-year Mathematics module you take.

Source: View the official page (files.su.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

Diploma in Biotechnology

Science · 3 years

TUT APS 24 points

• •English: level 4 (50% or more)
• •Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more)
• •Physical Sciences: level 4 (50% or more) OR Technical Sciences: level 4 (50% or more)
• •Life Sciences: level 3 (40% or more)

New row, read directly from TUT’s 2026 faculty prospectus (tut-pass-3). The required APS rises from 21 (2026) to 24 for the 2027 intake. Closes 31 July 2026 (TUT First-Year Course Information).

Source: View the official page (tut.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

BSc Biology

Science · 3 years

UCT Science Faculty Points Score 660 out of 800 (band a)

• •Mathematics: 70%
• •Physical Sciences: 60%

Band A (guaranteed offer) is an FPS of 660. Band B (likely offer) is a WPS of 640 - the WPS adds a 0-10% disadvantage factor that we cannot work out from your marks, so we only check you against Band A. Band C (550) applies to redress categories only. All Science majors share these entry bands (Mathematics 70%+, Physical Sciences 60%+; NBTs in Mathematics, AL and QL must be written but do not affect admission). Admission is to the BSc and a major is chosen once you are in; selected students may be counselled onto the four-year Extended Degree Programme.

Source: View the official page (uct.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

BSc Biochemistry

Science · 3 years

UCT Science Faculty Points Score 660 out of 800 (band a)

• •Mathematics: 70%
• •Physical Sciences: 60%

Band A (guaranteed offer) is an FPS of 660. Band B (likely offer) is a WPS of 640 - the WPS adds a 0-10% disadvantage factor that we cannot work out from your marks, so we only check you against Band A. Band C (550) applies to redress categories only. All Science majors share these entry bands (Mathematics 70%+, Physical Sciences 60%+; NBTs in Mathematics, AL and QL must be written but do not affect admission). Admission is to the BSc and a major is chosen once you are in; selected students may be counselled onto the four-year Extended Degree Programme. Capacity-limited: selection into this major is on first-year academic performance.

Source: View the official page (uct.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

BSc Genetics

Science · 3 years

UCT Science Faculty Points Score 660 out of 800 (band a)

• •Mathematics: 70%
• •Physical Sciences: 60%

Band A (guaranteed offer) is an FPS of 660. Band B (likely offer) is a WPS of 640 - the WPS adds a 0-10% disadvantage factor that we cannot work out from your marks, so we only check you against Band A. Band C (550) applies to redress categories only. All Science majors share these entry bands (Mathematics 70%+, Physical Sciences 60%+; NBTs in Mathematics, AL and QL must be written but do not affect admission). Admission is to the BSc and a major is chosen once you are in; selected students may be counselled onto the four-year Extended Degree Programme. Capacity-limited: selection into this major is on first-year academic performance.

Source: View the official page (uct.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

BSc Marine Biology

Science · 3 years

UCT Science Faculty Points Score 660 out of 800 (band a)

• •Mathematics: 70%
• •Physical Sciences: 60%

Band A (guaranteed offer) is an FPS of 660. Band B (likely offer) is a WPS of 640 - the WPS adds a 0-10% disadvantage factor that we cannot work out from your marks, so we only check you against Band A. Band C (550) applies to redress categories only. All Science majors share these entry bands (Mathematics 70%+, Physical Sciences 60%+; NBTs in Mathematics, AL and QL must be written but do not affect admission). Admission is to the BSc and a major is chosen once you are in; selected students may be counselled onto the four-year Extended Degree Programme.

Source: View the official page (uct.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

BSc Quantitative Biology

Science · 3 years

UCT Science Faculty Points Score 660 out of 800 (band a)

• •Mathematics: 70%
• •Physical Sciences: 60%

Band A (guaranteed offer) is an FPS of 660. Band B (likely offer) is a WPS of 640 - the WPS adds a 0-10% disadvantage factor that we cannot work out from your marks, so we only check you against Band A. Band C (550) applies to redress categories only. All Science majors share these entry bands (Mathematics 70%+, Physical Sciences 60%+; NBTs in Mathematics, AL and QL must be written but do not affect admission). Admission is to the BSc and a major is chosen once you are in; selected students may be counselled onto the four-year Extended Degree Programme.

Source: View the official page (uct.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

Bachelor of Science

Science and Agriculture · 3 years

No points cut-off published for this one – see the note below.

• •English – English Home Language or First Additional Language at level 4 (50-59%).
• •Other subjects – Level 4 in four further subjects and level 2 (30-39%) in one subject; UFH states APS 26 or higher depending on the programme.

Duration and qualification type read 2026-10-04 from UFH’s own programme page; the entry rule is UFH’s general undergraduate rule from its undergraduate page (English at level 4 in Home or First Additional Language, level 4 in four further subjects and level 2 in one subject, APS 26 or higher depending on the programme). UFH does not state a numeric APS minimum on this programme’s own page, only subject-level requirements. 2027 undergraduate applications: opened 1 May 2026, close 31 October 2026 (from ufh.ac.za/admission).

Source: View the official page (ufh.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

Bachelor of Science (Extended Programme)

Science and Agriculture · 4 years

No points cut-off published for this one – see the note below.

• •English – English Home Language or First Additional Language at level 4 (50-59%).
• •Other subjects – Level 4 in four further subjects and level 2 (30-39%) in one subject; UFH states APS 26 or higher depending on the programme.

Duration and qualification type read 2026-10-04 from UFH’s own programme page; the entry rule is UFH’s general undergraduate rule from its undergraduate page (English at level 4 in Home or First Additional Language, level 4 in four further subjects and level 2 in one subject, APS 26 or higher depending on the programme). UFH does not state a numeric APS minimum on this programme’s own page, only subject-level requirements. 2027 undergraduate applications: opened 1 May 2026, close 31 October 2026 (from ufh.ac.za/admission).

Source: View the official page (ufh.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

BSc (Biochemistry and Botany)

Science · 3 years

UJ APS 30 points

• •English: level 5 if it is your Home Language, level 5 if it is your First Additional Language
• •Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more)
• •Physical Sciences: level 4 (50% or more)
• •Life Sciences: level 4 (50% or more)

Read from the 2027 UJ Undergraduate Prospectus, programme code B2L10Q. Mathematics level 5 (60%+), or 6 (70%+) when Mathematics 1A is part of the programme. Physical Science level 4 (50%+), or 5 (60%+) when Chemistry 1A or Physics 1A/S1 is part of the programme. English level 5 (60%+). Technical Mathematics and Technical Science are not accepted for Faculty of Science degrees.

Source: View the official page (uj.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

BSc (Botany and Chemistry)

Science · 3 years

UJ APS 30 points

• •English: level 5 if it is your Home Language, level 5 if it is your First Additional Language
• •Mathematics: level 6 (70% or more)
• •Physical Sciences: level 4 (50% or more)
• •Life Sciences: level 4 (50% or more)

Read from the 2027 UJ Undergraduate Prospectus, programme code B2L11Q. Physical Science level 4 (50%+), or 5 (60%+) when Chemistry 1A or Physics 1A/S1 is part of the programme. English level 5 (60%+). Technical Mathematics and Technical Science are not accepted for Faculty of Science degrees.

Source: View the official page (uj.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

BSc (Botany and Zoology)

Science · 3 years

UJ APS 30 points

• •English: level 5 if it is your Home Language, level 5 if it is your First Additional Language
• •Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more)
• •Physical Sciences: level 4 (50% or more)
• •Life Sciences: level 4 (50% or more)

Read from the 2027 UJ Undergraduate Prospectus, programme code B2L12Q. Mathematics level 5 (60%+), or 6 (70%+) when Mathematics 1A is part of the programme. Physical Science level 4 (50%+), or 5 (60%+) when Chemistry 1A or Physics 1A/S1 is part of the programme. English level 5 (60%+). Technical Mathematics and Technical Science are not accepted for Faculty of Science degrees.

Source: View the official page (uj.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

BSc (Zoology and Biochemistry)

Science · 3 years

UJ APS 30 points

• •English: level 5 if it is your Home Language, level 5 if it is your First Additional Language
• •Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more)
• •Physical Sciences: level 4 (50% or more)
• •Life Sciences: level 4 (50% or more)

Read from the 2027 UJ Undergraduate Prospectus, programme code B2L13Q. Mathematics level 5 (60%+), or 6 (70%+) when Mathematics 1A is part of the programme. Physical Science level 4 (50%+), or 5 (60%+) when Chemistry 1A or Physics 1A/S1 is part of the programme. English level 5 (60%+). Technical Mathematics and Technical Science are not accepted for Faculty of Science degrees.

Source: View the official page (uj.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

BSc (Zoology and Chemistry)

Science · 3 years

UJ APS 30 points

• •English: level 5 if it is your Home Language, level 5 if it is your First Additional Language
• •Mathematics: level 6 (70% or more)
• •Physical Sciences: level 4 (50% or more)
• •Life Sciences: level 4 (50% or more)

Read from the 2027 UJ Undergraduate Prospectus, programme code B2L14Q. Physical Science level 4 (50%+), or 5 (60%+) when Chemistry 1A or Physics 1A/S1 is part of the programme. English level 5 (60%+). Technical Mathematics and Technical Science are not accepted for Faculty of Science degrees.

Source: View the official page (uj.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

BSc (Zoology and Physiology)

Science · 3 years

UJ APS 30 points

• •English: level 5 if it is your Home Language, level 5 if it is your First Additional Language
• •Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more)
• •Physical Sciences: level 4 (50% or more)
• •Life Sciences: level 4 (50% or more)

Read from the 2027 UJ Undergraduate Prospectus, programme code B2L17Q. Mathematics level 5 (60%+), or 6 (70%+) when Mathematics 1A is part of the programme. English level 5 (60%+). Technical Mathematics and Technical Science are not accepted for Faculty of Science degrees.

Source: View the official page (uj.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

BSc (Physiology and Biochemistry)

Science · 3 years

UJ APS 30 points

• •English: level 5 if it is your Home Language, level 5 if it is your First Additional Language
• •Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more)
• •Physical Sciences: level 4 (50% or more)
• •Life Sciences: level 4 (50% or more)

Read from the 2027 UJ Undergraduate Prospectus, programme code B2L18Q. Mathematics level 5 (60%+), or 6 (70%+) when Mathematics 1A is part of the programme. Physical Science level 4 (50%+), or 5 (60%+) when Chemistry 1A or Physics 1A/S1 is part of the programme. English level 5 (60%+). Technical Mathematics and Technical Science are not accepted for Faculty of Science degrees.

Source: View the official page (uj.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

BSc (Physiology and Psychology)

Science · 3 years

UJ APS 30 points

• •English: level 5 if it is your Home Language, level 5 if it is your First Additional Language
• •Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more)
• •Physical Sciences: level 4 (50% or more)
• •Life Sciences: level 4 (50% or more)

Read from the 2027 UJ Undergraduate Prospectus, programme code B2L26Q. Mathematics level 5 (60%+), or 6 (70%+) when Mathematics 1A is part of the programme. Physical Science level 4 (50%+), or 5 (60%+) when Chemistry 1A or Physics 1A/S1 is part of the programme. English level 5 (60%+). Technical Mathematics and Technical Science are not accepted for Faculty of Science degrees.

Source: View the official page (uj.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

BSc Generic Degree

Agriculture, Engineering & Science

UKZN APS 28 points out of 48

• •English: level 4 (50% or more)
• •Life Orientation: level 4 (50% or more)
• •Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more)
• •Agricultural Sciences: level 4 (50% or more) OR Life Sciences: level 4 (50% or more) OR Physical Sciences: level 4 (50% or more)

Read 2026-10-04 from the table in the Study@UKZN 2026 brochure (CAO code KN-P-BG4 / KN-W-BG4); published APS range 48-28. The brochure does not list the majors of the generic BSc, only its entry rule. This comes from the Study@UKZN 2026 brochure, the most recent official source we could find. UKZN had not published a 2027 table when we checked, so treat these as 2026 figures pending a 2027 update. Applications go through the CAO.

Source: View the official page (studyatukzn.ukzn.ac.za) (opens the official page)

BSc (Life Sciences stream)

Science & Agriculture · 3 years

UL APS 26 points

• •English: level 4 (50% or more)
• •Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more)
• •Physical Sciences: level 5 (60% or more)
• •Life Sciences: level 4 (50% or more)

Raw-read 2026-10-04 from UL’s own 2027 Undergraduate Prospectus faculty tables (images of the table, since the PDF’s text layer cannot be read reliably). Extended Curriculum (4 years): APS 22 with Mathematics and Physical Sciences at level 4 and Life Sciences 3. UL says meeting the minimum APS does not guarantee admission. No 2027 closing date appears in the prospectus - see the dates page.

Source: View the official page (ul.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

BSc Biological Sciences (Biochemistry, Genetics, Microbiology)

Natural & Agricultural Sciences · 3 years

UP APS 32 points

• •English: level 5 if it is your Home Language, level 5 if it is your First Additional Language
• •Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more)
• •Physical Sciences: level 5 (60% or more)

Most UP closing dates are 30 June; Veterinary Science closes 31 May. Grade 12 applicants apply with their final Grade 11 results.

Source: View the official page (drupalwebprod-files.up.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

BSc Zoology

Natural & Agricultural Sciences · 3 years

UP APS 32 points

• •English: level 5 if it is your Home Language, level 5 if it is your First Additional Language
• •Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more)
• •Physical Sciences: level 5 (60% or more)

From the user-supplied Natural & Agricultural Sciences 2027 Faculty Yearbook. Most UP closing dates are 30 June; Veterinary Science closes 31 May. Grade 12 applicants apply with their final Grade 11 results.

Source: View the official page (drupalwebprod-files.up.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

BSc Biotechnology

Natural & Agricultural Sciences · 3 years

UP APS 32 points

• •English: level 5 if it is your Home Language, level 5 if it is your First Additional Language
• •Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more)
• •Physical Sciences: level 5 (60% or more)

From the user-supplied Natural & Agricultural Sciences 2027 Faculty Yearbook. Most UP closing dates are 30 June; Veterinary Science closes 31 May. Grade 12 applicants apply with their final Grade 11 results.

Source: View the official page (drupalwebprod-files.up.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

BSc Human Physiology

Natural & Agricultural Sciences · 3 years

UP APS 32 points

• •English: level 5 if it is your Home Language, level 5 if it is your First Additional Language
• •Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more)
• •Physical Sciences: level 5 (60% or more)

From the user-supplied Natural & Agricultural Sciences 2027 Faculty Yearbook. Most UP closing dates are 30 June; Veterinary Science closes 31 May. Grade 12 applicants apply with their final Grade 11 results.

Source: View the official page (drupalwebprod-files.up.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

BSc (General)

Science, Engineering & Technology

Unisa APS 20 points

• •English: 50%
• •Mathematics: 50%
• •Physical Science: 50%

Re-read 2026-10-04 against Unisa’s live qualification page: APS, language/Mathematics percentages and the 17 August - 9 October 2026 window all match. Physical Science at 50%+ is also required if Physics or Chemistry modules form part of your chosen modules. NSC with Bachelor’s Degree endorsement required. Maximum 8 years to complete. Confirmed current for the 2027 intake: Unisa’s own pages state its 2027 application window as 17 August - 9 October 2026.

Source: View the official page (unisa.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences Biochemistry and Microbiology

Science, Engineering & Technology

No points cut-off published for this one – see the note below.

• •English: 50%
• •Mathematics: 50%

Read 2026-10-04 from Unisa’s own qualification page (code 98053 – BAM). NSC with Bachelor’s Degree endorsement (or equivalent). Unisa states percentages, not an APS, on this page. Physical Science or Technical Science at 50% is also required if any Physics or Chemistry modules are part of your chosen curriculum. Confirmed current for the 2027 intake: Unisa’s own pages state its 2027 application window as 17 August - 9 October 2026.

Source: View the official page (unisa.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences Biomedical Sciences

Science, Engineering & Technology

No points cut-off published for this one – see the note below.

• •English: 50%
• •Mathematics: 50%

Read 2026-10-04 from Unisa’s own qualification page (code 98053 – BMI). NSC with Bachelor’s Degree endorsement (or equivalent). Unisa states percentages, not an APS, on this page. Physical Science or Technical Science at 50% is also required if any Physics or Chemistry modules are part of your chosen curriculum. Confirmed current for the 2027 intake: Unisa’s own pages state its 2027 application window as 17 August - 9 October 2026.

Source: View the official page (unisa.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences Biotechnology

Science, Engineering & Technology

No points cut-off published for this one – see the note below.

• •English: 50%
• •Mathematics: 50%

Read 2026-10-04 from Unisa’s own qualification page (code 98053 – BIT). NSC with Bachelor’s Degree endorsement (or equivalent). Unisa states percentages, not an APS, on this page. Physical Science or Technical Science at 50% is also required if any Physics or Chemistry modules are part of your chosen curriculum. Confirmed current for the 2027 intake: Unisa’s own pages state its 2027 application window as 17 August - 9 October 2026.

Source: View the official page (unisa.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

Higher Certificate in Life and Environmental Sciences

Science, Engineering & Technology

No points cut-off published for this one – see the note below.

• •English: 30%

Read 2026-10-04 from Unisa’s own qualification page (code 98366). NSC (Higher Certificate pass) or equivalent. Unisa states percentages, not an APS, on this page. Confirmed current for the 2027 intake: Unisa’s own pages state its 2027 application window as 17 August - 9 October 2026.

Source: View the official page (unisa.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

BSc (Biological Sciences, e.g. Botany, Zoology, Genetics)

Natural & Agricultural Sciences · 3 years

UFS AP score 32 points out of 49

• •English: level 4 if it is your Home Language, level 4 if it is your First Additional Language
• •Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more)
• •Life Sciences: level 5 (60% or more)
• •Physical Sciences: level 5 (60% or more)

New row, from the user-supplied 2027 Undergraduate Prospectus. The BSc (degree code 43001) is a 3-year degree with dozens of Biological Sciences major-pair combinations (e.g. Biochemistry & Botany, Genetics & Zoology) that all share this AP and subject profile - shown here as one representative row.

Source: View the official page (ufs.ac.za) (opens the official page)

BSc Biotechnology

Natural Sciences · 3 years

UWC weighted points 33 points out of 65

• •English: level 4 (50% or more)
• •Another language – Another language (Home or First Additional) at level 3.
• •Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more)
• •Physical Sciences: level 4 (50% or more) OR Life Sciences: level 4 (50% or more)

Raw-read 2026-10-04 from UWC’s own 2026 programme rules (the "Program Overview" PDF on the programme page, Calendar 2026). UWC points are its own weighted score (see the calculator note). The 4-year extended version needs APS 27 (3036 rules).

Source: View the official page (uwc.ac.za) (opens the official page)

BSc Medical Bioscience

Natural Sciences · 3 years

UWC weighted points 33 points out of 65

• •English: level 4 (50% or more)
• •Another language – Another language (Home or First Additional) at level 3.
• •Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more)
• •Life Sciences: level 4 (50% or more)

Raw-read 2026-10-04 from UWC’s own 2026 programme rules (the "Program Overview" PDF on the programme page, Calendar 2026). UWC points are its own weighted score (see the calculator note).

Source: View the official page (uwc.ac.za) (opens the official page)

BSc Biodiversity and Conservation Biology (Extended Curriculum)

Natural Sciences · 4 years

UWC weighted points 27 points out of 65

• •English: level 4 (50% or more)
• •Another language – Another language (Home or First Additional) at level 3.
• •Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more)
• •Physical Sciences: level 3 (40% or more) OR Life Sciences: level 3 (40% or more)

Read 2026-10-04 from UWC’s 2026 programme rules (the programme’s own "Program Overview" PDF, Calendar 2026). UWC points are its own weighted score. Extended (4-year) programme, code 3015: APS 27.

Source: View the official page (uwc.ac.za) (opens the official page)

BSc (General)

Science · 3 years

Wits APS 42 points

• •English: level 5 if it is your Home Language, level 5 if it is your First Additional Language
• •Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more)
• •NBT – The NBT is required for Science.

Source: View the official page (wits.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

BSc Biological Sciences

Science · 3 years

Wits APS 43 points

• •English: level 5 if it is your Home Language, level 5 if it is your First Additional Language
• •Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more)
• •NBT – The NBT is required for Science.

Confirmed unchanged by a direct fetch of the 2027 course-finder page (2026-10-02 spot-check) - "Biological Sciences" is an umbrella entry point covering six majors (Biodiversity/Organismal Biology, Ecology & Conservation, Genetics & Developmental Biology, Microbiology & Biotechnology, Biochemistry & Cell Biology, Applied Bioinformatics), which share this APS. APS 41-42 may be wait-listed.

Source: View the official page (wits.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

BSc Biological Sciences: Biodiversity

Science · 3 years

Wits APS 43 points

• •English: level 5 if it is your Home Language, level 5 if it is your First Additional Language
• •Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more)
• •NBT – All Faculty of Science applicants must write the NBT (registration deadline 31 October 2026).

Read from the live 2027 course-finder page on 2026-10-04. Applications close 30 September 2026. APS 41-42 may be wait-listed.

Source: View the official page (wits.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

BSc Biological Sciences: Biochemistry and Cell Biology

Science · 3 years

Wits APS 43 points

• •English: level 5 if it is your Home Language, level 5 if it is your First Additional Language
• •Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more)
• •NBT – All Faculty of Science applicants must write the NBT (registration deadline 31 October 2026).

Read from the live 2027 course-finder page on 2026-10-04. Applications close 30 September 2026. APS 41-42 may be wait-listed.

Source: View the official page (wits.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

BSc Biological Sciences: Genetics and Developmental Biology

Science · 3 years

Wits APS 43 points

• •English: level 5 if it is your Home Language, level 5 if it is your First Additional Language
• •Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more)
• •NBT – All Faculty of Science applicants must write the NBT (registration deadline 31 October 2026).

Read from the live 2027 course-finder page on 2026-10-04. Applications close 30 September 2026. APS 41-42 may be wait-listed.

Source: View the official page (wits.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

BSc Biological Sciences: Microbiology and Biotechnology

Science · 3 years

Wits APS 43 points

• •English: level 5 if it is your Home Language, level 5 if it is your First Additional Language
• •Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more)
• •NBT – All Faculty of Science applicants must write the NBT (registration deadline 31 October 2026).

Read from the live 2027 course-finder page on 2026-10-04. Applications close 30 September 2026. APS 41-42 may be wait-listed.

Source: View the official page (wits.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

Bachelor of Health Sciences: Biomedical Sciences

Health Sciences · 3 years

No points cut-off published for this one – see the note below.

• •English: level 5 if it is your Home Language, level 5 if it is your First Additional Language
• •Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more)
• •Life or Physical Sciences – Life Sciences and/or Physical Sciences at level 5.
• •NBT – The NBT must be written in person by 17 August.

Read from the live 2027 course-finder page on 2026-10-04: Wits Health Sciences uses a Composite Index (75% school average across 5 subjects, 25% NBT), not APS, and does not publish the cut-off. Applications close 30 June 2026; residence applications 30 September 2026.

Source: View the official page (wits.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

BSc Biochemistry and Microbiology

Science, Engineering and Agriculture · 3 years

Univen APS 26

• •Four 20-credit subjects – English, Mathematics, Physical Sciences and one other recognised subject each at level 4 (50-59%) or better.

Raw-read 2026-10-04 from Univen’s 2027 Undergraduate Prospectus (April 2026), faculty programme tables. APS and subject levels match. Same lower confidence tier as the Computer Science row above. From Univen’s 2027 Undergraduate Prospectus. We could not confirm the application closing date from the pages we read (applications opened 1 May 2026) - check the current date on univen.ac.za.

Source: View the official page (univen.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

BSc Botany and Zoology

Science, Engineering and Agriculture · 3 years

Univen APS 26

• •English: level 4 (50% or more)
• •Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more)
• •Physical Sciences: level 4 (50% or more)
• •Life Sciences: level 4 (50% or more)

Raw-read 2026-10-04 from Univen’s 2027 Undergraduate Prospectus (April 2026), faculty programme tables. Online applications are free and run 1 May - 30 September 2026.

Source: View the official page (univen.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

BSc (Biochemistry and Biology)

Science, Engineering and Agriculture · 3 years

Univen APS 26

• •English: level 4 (50% or more)
• •Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more)
• •Physical Sciences: level 4 (50% or more)
• •Life Sciences: level 4 (50% or more)

Read 2026-10-04 from Univen’s 2027 Undergraduate Prospectus (faculty programme tables, Faculty of Science, Engineering and Agriculture). NSC 26 points with level 4 (50-59%) or better in English, Mathematics, Physical Science and Life Sciences; a selection procedure may apply. Programme code MNBBSF. Online applications are free and run 1 May - 30 September 2026.

Source: View the official page (univen.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

BSc (Microbiology and Botany)

Science, Engineering and Agriculture · 3 years

Univen APS 26

• •English: level 4 (50% or more)
• •Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more)
• •Physical Sciences: level 4 (50% or more)
• •Life Sciences: level 4 (50% or more)

Read 2026-10-04 from Univen’s 2027 Undergraduate Prospectus (faculty programme tables, Faculty of Science, Engineering and Agriculture). NSC 26 points with level 4 (50-59%) or better in English, Mathematics, Physical Science and Life Sciences; a selection procedure may apply. Programme code MNBBSK. Online applications are free and run 1 May - 30 September 2026.

Source: View the official page (univen.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

BSc (Biochemistry, Microbiology, Botany, Zoology or Human Movement Science major)

Science, Agriculture & Engineering · 3 years

UniZulu APS 28 points out of 48

• •English: 50%
• •Mathematics: 50%
• •Life Sciences: 50% OR Agricultural Sciences: 50%
• •Physical Sciences: 40%

Raw-confirmed 2026-10-04 against the admission tables in UniZulu’s 2026 faculty handbook (APS, language and Mathematics rules match). Mathematical Literacy is not accepted; Augmented and Foundation streams exist for weaker marks (APS 28 / 26). From UniZulu’s own 2026-labelled faculty handbooks, which contain no 2027-specific intake or closing-date information at all - do not assume a date, and treat this as the most recent official figures available rather than confirmed-current for 2027.

Source: View the official page (unizulu.ac.za) (opens the official page)

Diploma in Biotechnology

Applied & Computer Sciences · 3 years

VUT APS 23 points

• •English: level 4 (50% or more)
• •Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more)
• •Physical Sciences: level 4 (50% or more)
• •Life Sciences: level 4 (50% or more)

Raw-confirmed directly against the user-supplied 2027 Undergraduate Minimum Admission Requirements PDF. From VUT’s 2027 Undergraduate Minimum Admission Requirements PDF. Academic applications close 30 September 2026 (residences 31 October 2026); fee R110.

Source: View the official page (vut.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

BSc Biological Sciences

Natural Sciences · 3 years

WSU APS 25 points out of 48 (56 for Education programmes)

• •English: level 4 (50% or more)
• •Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more)
• •Physical Sciences: level 5 (60% or more)
• •Life Sciences: level 5 (60% or more)

Raw-read 2026-10-04 from WSU’s own 2027 Undergraduate Information Brochure & Admission Requirements (main-stream figures; Extended Curriculum Programmes accept a lower APS, noted where the brochure gives one). The earlier row had level 4 for Mathematics, Physical Sciences and Life Sciences; the 2027 brochure says level 5 for the main stream. The Extended Curriculum route is APS 23 with 3 (40-49%) in two of the three science/maths majors and 4 in the third. Applications: the brochure lists no closing date - check wsu.ac.za.

Source: View the official page (wsu.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake