UFS Department of Microbial Biochemical and Food Biotechnology
Undergraduate studies
Bachelor of Science majoring in:
- Biochemistry or Microbiology and one of the following:
- Biochemistry
- Botany
- Chemistry
- Entomology
- Food Science
- Genetics
- Microbiology
- Statistics
- Zoology
- Biochemistry and Physiology
- Food Science and Chemistry
Postgraduate Studies
Bachelor of Science Honours majoring in:
- Biochemistry
- Food Science
- Microbiology
Admission requirements for a Honours Degree:
- At least 64 credits in Biochemistry / Food Science / Microbiology at third year (NQF7) level. An average of 65% in undergraduate Biochemistry / Food Science / Microbiology modules.
Note that both a departmental application for selection (Honours studies) and a UFS online application are required.
Applications close: 30 September
Master of Science or Doctor of Philosophy majoring in:
- Biochemistry
- Food Science
- Microbial Biotechnology
- Microbiology
More information
2024 – 2025Undergraduate Faculty Booklet
2024 – 2025Undergraduate Prospectus
2024 – 2025Postgraduate Prospectus
Programme Director (Biochemistry)
Dr Frans O’Neill
T +27 51 401 7553
E OneillFH@ufs.ac.za
Programme Director (Microbiology)
Prof Koos Albertyn
T +27 51 401 2223
E AlbertynJ@ufs.ac.za
Postgraduate Enquiries
Prof Trudi O’Neill
T +27 51 401 2122
E OneillHG@ufs.ac.za
Academic Head of Department
Prof Martie Smit
T +27 51 401 2396
E SmitMS@ufs.ac.za