Bachelor of Science in Ecology (Extended Programme) | UP

APS Required

points

Duration

5 year(s)

Type

Bachelor's Degree

Delivery

Full-time

What is an Extended Programme?

An Extended Programme provides extra academic support to help students adjust to university-level studies. It includes foundational courses to strengthen key skills, ensuring a smoother transition into the degree.
Learn more about Extended Programmes.

Details

The Bachelor of Science in Ecology (Extended Programme) at the University of Pretoria is a four-year degree that includes a foundation year providing academic support before students join the mainstream three-year Ecology programme. The extended programme builds the mathematical, biological, and academic literacy foundations needed to succeed in ecology study, ensuring talented students from under-resourced school backgrounds have access to this important environmental science discipline. Career outcomes match the standard BSc Ecology programme, covering conservation, environmental assessment, wildlife management, and ecological research across South Africa's remarkable natural environments.

Admission requirements: English (Home or First Additional Language): Level 5 (60-69%); Mathematics: Level 4 (50-59%); Physical Science or Life Sciences: Level 4 (50-59%); APS: 30 (excluding Life Orientation).

Admission requirements
SubjectMinimumRequirement
Mathematics50%Required
English Home Language or English First Additional Language60%Required
Physical Sciences or Life Sciences50%Required

Career Prospects

Conservation Officer – Monitor and protect biodiversity in South African national parks, nature reserves, and private conservation areas after completing the extended Ecology programme.
Environmental Monitor – Collect and analyse ecological data for South African environmental consulting firms, government agencies, or conservation organisations.
Wildlife Ranger – Manage wildlife, habitats, and visitor management at South African game reserves and conservation areas, combining ecological knowledge with practical conservation skills.
EIA Fieldworker – Conduct biodiversity field surveys and species assessments for environmental impact assessments on South African development projects.
Conservation Programme Assistant – Support biodiversity conservation, community engagement, and habitat management programmes for South African NPOs, conservation organisations, or government departments.

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