BScHons (Plant Pathology)

Honours degree

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0597_100_A101

The Bachelor of Science Honours in Plant Pathology consists of further specialised study in Plant Pathology. The modules and study tasks add greater depth of learning, building further on a bachelor’s programme with Microbiology, Genetics, Botany or Biotechnology as major subject. The programme is research and career oriented and is based on modern technology and the most recently available research in Plant Pathology. It links up with research projects carried out in the Department.

Kontakbesonderhede

Dr C Lennox

Programme Coordinator

[email protected]

+27 21 808 4796

Doen aansoek

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Programoorsig

Duur

One year

Kampus

Stellenbosch

Type

Coursework

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When applying for a postgraduate programme, some may require you to upload additional supporting documents beyond completing the standard application form online. Where such documents are required, more information will appear under the section below titled “Supporting Application Documents.”

Please note that selection for postgraduate programmes is highly competitive. Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission to the programme.

Minimum toelatingsvereistes

A BSc degree with Microbiology, Genetics, Botany or Biotechnology as major with an average final mark of 60% for the major.
Supplementary study may be required.

Programstruktuur

Compulsory Modules
32891: Plant Pathology
771(16): Advanced disease management

32891: Plant Pathology
772(16): Advanced plant disease dynamics

32891: Plant Pathology
773(10): Research methodology

32891: Plant Pathology
774(60): Project management and presentation

32891: Plant Pathology
775(18): Advanced topics in plant pathology

Assessment and Examination
Modules are assessed by means of practical and written assignments, tests and written examinations in June and November.

Last updated 01 April 2026

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