Life Sciences

SmartLabs supplies Life Science kits and equipment for South African schools and universities, covering biology, botany, zoology and genetics across the CAPS FET curriculum. Our range spans microscopes and prepared slides, dissection tools, and anatomical models and charts.

Browse by topic below to build a full life science kit for Grade 10 to 12 practical assessments, or explore each sub-category for the complete range.

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  • Microscope Cover Slips

    Microscope Cover Slips

    1477 in stock
    From R 12.00
    From R 12.00
  • Petri Dish, PS material, Sterile
    Up to 30% off

    Petri Dish, PS Materiall, EO Sterilized

    • PS
    48 in stock
    From R 48.88
    From R 48.88 R 1,350.00
  • Microscope Slide Box

    Microscope Slide Box

    • PS
    945 in stock
    From R 15.00
    From R 15.00
  • Scalpel Handle

    Scalpel Handle

    315 in stock
    R 45.00
    R 45.00
  • Petri Dish Borosilicate Glass (Non - Sterile) - Each

    Petri Dish Borosilicate Glass (Non-Sterile) - Each

    • Lab and Research
    • Borosilicate
    178 in stock
    From R 50.00
    From R 50.00
  • Microscope Slides Plain Ground Edge - PK 50
    Sold out

    Microscope Slides Plain Ground Edge - PK 50

    R 33.00
    R 33.00
  • Scalpel Blade for No. 3 Holder

    Scalpel Blade for No. 3 Holder

    96 in stock
    From R 107.47
    From R 107.47
  • Microscope Student Kit

    Microscope Student Kit

    • Monocular
    • Compound
    59 in stock
    R 3,350.00
    R 3,350.00
  • Lens Tissue Paper

    Lens Tissue Paper

    93 in stock
    R 40.00
    R 40.00
  • Dissecting Set - 9 Medical Instruments

    Dissecting Set - 9 Medical Instruments

    14 in stock
    R 170.00
    R 170.00
  • Scalpel Blade for No. 4 Holder

    Scalpel Blade for No. 4 Holder

    181 in stock
    R 107.47
    R 107.47
  • Optics Cleaning Kit

    Optics Cleaning Kit

    14 in stock
    R 110.00
    R 110.00
  • Single Frosted Microscope Slide - Sail Brand
    Sold out

    Single Frosted (7105) Microscope Slide- Ground Edges

    R 29.00
    R 29.00
  • Immersion Oil
    Sold out

    Immersion Oil

    From R 40.00
    From R 40.00
  • Monocular Student Microscope, 40x, 100x, 400x Magnification

    Monocular Student Microscope, 40x, 100x, 400x Magnification

    • Monocular
    • Compound
    35 in stock
    R 1,990.00
    R 1,990.00
  • Dissecting Kit of Instruments

    Dissecting Kit of Instruments

    15 in stock
    From R 271.29
    From R 271.29
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A DNA model, microscope and stethoscope on a classroom bench

What is Life Sciences equipment?

Life Sciences equipment covers the tools used to study living organisms through practical, hands-on investigation. This includes microscopes and prepared slides for cell and tissue study, dissection kits for anatomy work, and models and charts for teaching human biology, genetics and evolution.

SmartLabs stocks Life Sciences equipment across 10 focus areas, from human biology and botany through to genetics and dissection. Every item is chosen to support CAPS-aligned FET phase teaching, from Grade 10 through to Grade 12 practical investigations.

Common uses of Life Sciences equipment

Across every CAPS FET Life Sciences strand.

  • An open anatomy book and stethoscope below an anatomy chart

    Human Biology & Anatomy

    Anatomical models, charts and stethoscopes support hands-on lessons on body systems, from circulation to the skeleton.

  • A box of prepared botany slides beside a potted fern

    Botany

    Prepared plant slides and specimen sets let learners examine plant cell structure and tissue types under the microscope.

  • A large coloured DNA model beside a genetics wall chart

    Genetics & Microscopy

    DNA models and microscopes bring abstract genetics concepts to life, supporting FET-phase evolution and inheritance topics.

  • A wooden dissecting board and scalpel on a bench

    Dissection & Zoology

    Dissecting boards, scalpels and forceps support animal anatomy practicals, a core requirement of FET Life Sciences.

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