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Bachelor of Technology: Biotechnology

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SAQA ID72115
NQF Level7
Credits480
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

The Bachelor of Technology: Biotechnology is a higher-education qualification at NQF level 7 in the Life Sciences subfield. It represents advanced study in biotechnology and carries 480 credits. The available record indicates that its registration period ended on 31 December 2018, and its current SAQA status should be verified before relying on this information.

Who might consider this qualification?

It may be considered by people seeking advanced higher-education study related to biotechnology and the life sciences, subject to the institution’s admission requirements and the qualification’s current availability.

How this qualification may support career preparation

This qualification may provide a foundation relevant to biotechnology and life-science work or further study. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or admission to a particular career, and no specific career relationships are listed in the available evidence.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Applying biotechnology-related knowledge in a life-sciences context
  • Developing a foundation for further study or work related to biotechnology

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Bachelor of Technology: Biotechnology
SAQA ID
72115
NQF sub-framework
HEQSF
NQF level
7
Minimum credits
480
Field
10
Subfield
Life Sciences
Originator
Durban University of Technology
Registration end in source dataset
2018-12-31
Verification status: Requires Verification. The imported SAQA file is a historical dataset snapshot; current registration must be separately verified before Edupstairs describes it as current.

Before enrolling

  • Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, since the available record shows a registration-end date of 31 December 2018.
  • Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that the specific programme is currently available.
  • Check the provider’s admission requirements before applying.
  • Ask the provider about assessment arrangements and any practical, laboratory or workplace requirements that may apply.
  • Confirm the qualification title, NQF level, credit value and awarding institution directly with the provider and SAQA.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.