School of Life Sciences

Programmes

Undergraduate Information

School brochure

This brochure profiles the School of Life Sciences, located on the Pietermaritzburg and Westville campuses.

Undergraduate prospectus

Our professional degrees are structured programmes in the applied sciences that stretch over four/ five years of full-time study.

Degrees & Careers posters

These posters provide descriptions, entry requirements and career prospects for degrees offered in the School.

CASSE

CASSE is an Alternative Access and Academic Support Programme that caters for prospective students whose academic potential was not realised due to a disadvantaged educational background.

College handbook

This handbook provides information about college rules, the structure of each degree and the modules that students need to take for their qualifications. This handbook is helpful to current UKZN students.

How to Apply

All first-time South African applicants to UKZN for entry into degree/ diploma study (Grade 12s and undergraduate transfer students from other institutions) must apply via the Central Applications Office (CAO).

Postgraduate Information

Postgraduate prospectus

The University provides a vibrant environment for basic and applied research, and offers internationally recognised postgraduate research degrees in all disciplines.

College handbook

This handbook provides information about college rules, the structure of each degree and the modules that current students need to take for their qualifications. 

How to apply

Applications must be submitted to our College office. Visit the College website to see the steps to follow, download the application pack/ forms and access the link to apply online. 

Student fees & funding

Student fees

These booklets break down the cost of study at UKZN, for local and international students.

Student funding

Visit the Student Funding website for information about NSFAS, loans, bursaries and scholarships.