Faculty of AgriSciences

BSc in Forestry (Forestry and Wood Sciences)

Bachelor 4 years Full-time NSFAS Funded
Programme Overview
Qualification
Bachelor
Duration
4 Years
NQF Level
7
Campus
Main Campus
Language
Afrikaans and English
Study Mode
Full-time
About This Programme

A four-year degree with two fields of study: Forestry and Natural Resources Sciences, and Wood and Wood Products Sciences. The programme prepares graduates for careers in forestry management, timber production, wood science, and environmental planning.

Admission Requirements

Required Subjects

  • English or Afrikaans Home Language or First Additional Language 3 40–49%
  • Mathematics 4 50–59%
  • Physical Sciences 3 40–49%

Additional Requirements

  • NSC aggregate of at least 60% excluding Life Orientation
  • Forestry and Natural Resources Sciences: Mathematics 60%, Physical Sciences 50%
  • Wood and Wood Products Sciences: Mathematics 70%, Physical Sciences 60%
Requirements differ by field of study. Wood and Wood Products Sciences requires higher Mathematics (70%) and Physical Sciences (60%).
Career Opportunities
Forestry expert, timber grower, environmental planner, forester Wood products expert, production plant manager, product development manager Forest researcher, rural development advisor, consultant
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