Program Overview

University Program Information

The university offers a range of programs, including undergraduate and honors qualifications, master's and doctoral degrees, and short learning programs.

Undergraduate and Honors Qualifications

The university provides various undergraduate and honors qualifications, each with its own set of requirements and curriculum.

• Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences
  • Qualification stream: Biochemistry and Zoology
  • Qualification code: 98053 - BAZ
  • NQF level: 7
  • Total credits: 360
  • SAQA ID: Not specified
  • APS/AS: 20
  • Purpose statement: The purpose of this qualification is to produce science graduates with a systematic and coherent body of knowledge, cognitive and generic skills, and the ability to apply knowledge through basic research methods and practice.

Curriculum for Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences

The curriculum for this qualification is structured into three levels, with compulsory modules at each level.

First Level

• CHE1501 - General Chemistry IA
• CHE1502 - General Chemistry IB
• CHE1503 - General Chemistry I (Practical)
• EUP1501 - Ethical Information and Communication Technologies for Development Solutions
• MNB1501 - Business Management IA
• MNB1601 - Business Management IB
• STA1510 - Basic Statistics
• ZOL1501 - Animal Diversity I
• ZOL1502 - Animal Diversity II
• ZOL1603 - Zoology I (Practical)

Second Level

• BCH2601 - Introductory Biochemistry
• BCH2602 - Bioenergetics
• BCH2603 - Biopolymers of Heredity
• BCH2604 - Biochemistry (Practical)
• BOT2605 - Introduction to Medicinal Plants
• MNE2601 - Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management
• ZOL2601 - Comparative Animal Physiology
• ZOL2602 - Cytogenetics and Embryology
• ZOL2603 - Theory of Evolution
• ZOL2604 - Zoology II (Practical)

Third Level

• BCH3701 - Enzymology
• BCH3702 - Advanced Metabolism
• BCH3703 - Molecular Genetics
• BCH3704 - Biochemistry (Practical)
• GGH3708 - Environmental Awareness and Responsibility
• MNE3703 - Technology and Innovation
• ZOL3701 - Ethology and Project
• ZOL3702 - Ecology
• ZOL3703 - Applied Zoology
• ZOL3704 - Zoology III (Practical)

Registration and Admission

Applicants may only register if they have received an offer of placement from the university and have accepted the offer online. Re-registering students may register for the 2026 academic year once the registration period opens.

Choosing Modules

Each qualification is structured to require a certain number of NQF level credits within a certain amount of time to graduate. Students must consider their available time when choosing modules, as this will impact their academic performance.

• Co-requisite: Module A is a co-requisite for Module B. Students must register for both modules simultaneously.
• Pre-requisite: If Module A is a pre-requisite for Module B, students must pass Module A before registering for Module B.

The maximum number of credits allowed per academic year and/or semester is 60 credits per semester or 120 credits per academic year. Modules taken for non-degree purposes also count towards the maximum number of credits allowed.

Examination Timetable and Transitional Arrangements

The university provides an examination timetable and transitional arrangements for students. However, the specific details are not specified in the provided context.

Research Areas

The university has various research areas, including problem-solving research with relevance and impact, people in research, research and innovation initiatives, and research support. However, the specific details are not specified in the provided context.

Colleges and Qualifications

The university has several colleges, including Accounting Sciences, Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Economic and Management Sciences, Education, Human Sciences, Law, Science, Engineering and Technology, and the College of Graduate Studies. Each college offers various qualifications, but the specific details are not specified in the provided context.