Faculty of Science

BSc Biodiversity and Ecology

Bachelor 3 years Full-time 65% aggregate
65%
Minimum Aggregate Excl. Life Orientation
Programme Overview
Qualification
Bachelor
Duration
3 Years
Campus
Main Campus
Language
English
Study Mode
Full-time
About This Programme

A programme in the biological sciences focusing on the diversity of life and ecological systems. Students are encouraged to follow up with an Honours degree for professional registration.

Admission Requirements
Minimum aggregate of 65% for the NSC (excluding Life Orientation)

Required Subjects percentage

One of the following
  • Afrikaans Home Language 50%
  • Afrikaans First Additional Language 50%
  • English Home Language 50%
  • English First Additional Language 50%
  • Physical Sciences 50%
  • Mathematics 60%

Focal Areas choose one

Climate Change Ecology Plant and Animal Biodiversity Plants and Microbes
Selection mark (SM) = (Mathematics x 2) + 5 other subjects (of which at least one must be English or Afrikaans, excluding Life Orientation) + 7. The selection threshold is higher than the minimum criteria; refer to Faculty of Science admission and selection guidelines at www.maties.com > Apply > Admission and selection requirements.
Career Opportunities
Botanist Zoologist Plant biotechnologist Conservation scientist Forensic scientist Marine scientist Environmental assessment practitioner Conservation technician Ecologist Laboratory analyst Environmental consultant Environmental impact expert Land-use planner Agricultural advisor Environmental educator Life sciences teacher (after completion of Postgraduate Certificate in Education)
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