Bachelor of Science in Ecology | UP

APS Required

points

Duration

3 year(s)

Type

Bachelor's Degree

Delivery

Full-time

Details

The Bachelor of Science in Ecology at the University of Pretoria is a three-year degree in the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences that trains students in the scientific study of the relationships between organisms and their environments — covering population ecology, community ecology, ecosystem science, conservation biology, and environmental management. South Africa is one of the world's most biodiverse countries, with three global biodiversity hotspots and an unparalleled diversity of biomes, making ecologists essential to conservation planning, biodiversity management, and environmental assessment. The programme is presented in close partnership with South Africa's conservation agencies and academic researchers, providing students with field-based learning opportunities in some of the country's most remarkable natural environments.

Admission requirements: English (Home or First Additional Language): Level 5 (60-69%); Mathematics: Level 5 (60-69%); Physical Science or Life Sciences: Level 5 (60-69%); APS: 32 (excluding Life Orientation).

Admission requirements
SubjectMinimumRequirement
Mathematics60%Required
English Home Language or English First Additional Language60%Required
Physical Sciences or Life Sciences60%Required

Career Prospects

Conservation Ecologist – Monitor biodiversity, design conservation management plans, and protect ecosystems in South African national parks, nature reserves, and private conservation areas.
Environmental Impact Assessment Ecologist – Conduct biodiversity assessments and EIA reports for South African development projects in compliance with NEMA and biodiversity offset requirements.
Marine or Freshwater Ecologist – Study aquatic ecosystems, fish populations, and water resource health for South African conservation agencies, environmental consultancies, or research institutions.
Wildlife Manager – Manage wildlife populations, habitat restoration, and human-wildlife conflict in South African protected areas, game reserves, or conservation organisations.
Conservation Research Scientist – Conduct ecological research at South African universities, the SANBI, or international conservation organisations contributing to biodiversity knowledge.

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