BSc Microbiology
Study microorganisms and use that knowledge in health research, food, agriculture, industry and environmental science.
R52 050 to R94 000 first-year fees1 bursary lists Microbiology
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University of Pretoria · 2027 intake NSC/IEB check in My Map
First-year tuition (2026): R74 000 to R94 000
UP 2027 example: English, Mathematics and Physical Sciences at level 5; APS 32.
Published minimums only. Selection, bachelor admission, any extra requirements and available places still apply.
University of the Witwatersrand · 2027 intake NSC/IEB check in My Map
First-year tuition (2026): R52 050 to R80 750
Wits 2027 example: APS 43 or more, English Home Language or First Additional Language level 5, Mathematics level 5. APS 41-42 may be wait-listed, subject to place availability. The NBT must also be written. 3 years.
Published minimums only. Applicants with 41-42 points may be wait-listed, subject to place availability; places are limited and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee a place. All Faculty of Science applicants must write the National Benchmark Test by 31 October 2026 (used with Grade 12 results to identify students who may need additional support).
University of KwaZulu-Natal · 2027 intake NSC/IEB check in My Map
First-year tuition (2026): R65 881
UKZN 2027: APS 28 (Life Orientation excluded) with Mathematics, English and Life Orientation at level 4, and one of Agricultural Sciences, Life Sciences or Physical Sciences at level 4. 3-year BSc with Microbiology as a major, applied for as the B Sc Generic Degree.
Published minimums only: UKZN selects by academic ranking from APS 48 down until the places are filled, and meeting the minimum does not guarantee a place. Apply through the CAO for the B Sc Generic Degree (KN-P-BG4 Pietermaritzburg / KN-W-BG4 Westville) and choose the major at registration. Closing date 30 September 2026.
North-West University · 2027 intake NSC/IEB check in My Map
First-year tuition (2026): R61 904
NWU 2027 example: Mathematics level 4 OR Technical Mathematics level 5, Physical Sciences level 4 and APS 26. Mahikeng and Potchefstroom, 3 years.
Published minimums only. Selection, bachelor admission, any extra requirements and available places still apply. NWU's general note applies: it may select candidates where capacity is limited.
University of the Free State · 2027 intake NSC/IEB check in My Map
First-year tuition (2026): R76 350
UFS 2027 example: AP 32, English level 4 (50%), Mathematics level 5 (60%), Life Sciences level 5 (60%) and Physical Sciences level 5 (60%). 3 years (Bloemfontein).
Not listed as a selection programme. Published minimums only: the prospectus says meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission, as limited space is available in each programme; final admission is subject to space and academic results. Applications for non-selection programmes closed on 30 September 2026.
A microbiology BSc does not automatically permit professional medical diagnostic laboratory practice.
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