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Stellenbosch University

Bachelor of Science in Laser Physics Biological

The Bachelor of Science in Laser Physics Biological in Physics is offered by Stellenbosch University.

Program Length: 3 YEARS.

Bachelor of Science in Laser Physics Biological offered by Stellenbosch University at the Faculty of Science

The second and third year focus on the subjects Physics and Biochemistry/Chemistry and are supplemented with applicable elective modules. Because of the rapid increase in the use of lasers in medical and biological fields, there is a worldwide need for trained physicists with expertise in optics, lasers and laser applications in the field of biology and medicine.

Lasers provide innovative solutions over a wide front benefitting humanity. In medicine, lasers are used to correct vision, heal eye disorders that may cause blindness, treat skin diseases and to do surgery. Microscopic techniques using lasers have become commonplace in medical applications. New materials and medicines that are activated by laser light are developed.

This stream leads to an honours programme in Physics or, with applicable elective subjects, to an honours programme in Biochemistry.

Should you wish to qualify as a high school teacher after you have obtained a BSc, you may take the Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) in the Faculty of Education. Your subject choice for your degree programme, however, should enable you to teach two school subjects. Depending on your undergraduate subject combination, you could teach the following school subjects: Physical Sciences, Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Mathematical Literacy.

Minimum admission requirements

Afrikaans or English (Home Language or First Additional Language) 50%

Physical Sciences 50%

Mathematics 70%