Bachelor of Science Honours in Biodiversity and Ecology

Honours degree

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0172_100_N105

The Bachelor of Science Honours in Biodiversity and Ecology equips students with advanced research skills, theoretical knowledge and practical expertise in biological sciences. This one-year programme prepares graduates for postgraduate study or diverse scientific careers in biodiversity and ecology.

Kontakbesonderhede

Ms Chandré Engelbrecht

Departmental Administrator

[email protected]

Doen aansoek

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Programoorsig

Duur

One year

Kampus

Stellenbosch

Type

Coursework

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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 approved by the Departmental Postgraduate and Academic Committees, with an average final mark of at least 60% for the appropriate modules at third-year level.
• Supplementary work may be prescribed by the Department depending on your background.

Programstruktuur

The programme consists of three components:
• A research project;
• A generic scientific skills module; and
• Theoretical topics in biodiversity science.

Programme Content
Compulsory Modules

Subject number | Module code | Credits | Module Name | Semester

66184 715 24 Generic Scientific Skills 2
55867 717 60 Research Project Both
12249 796 36 Theoretical Topics in Biodiversity Sciences Both

Assessment and Examination
• Assessment includes two oral examinations, written examinations, assignments, book reviews, seminars, a research project, and the production of a popular article.
• For successful completion of the honours programme, you must complete the generic scientific skills module, modules on theoretical topics in biodiversity science and a research project.
• You must pass each of the three components with a final mark of at least of 50%.

If you fail a theory-based module in the honours programme, you may apply to repeat this module in the following year. You may obtain a subminimum of 40% for only one of the theory-based modules, but the average of the skills modules and theory-based modules still needs to be above 50%. However, the research project cannot be repeated and if you fail it, you will not graduate with an honours degree.

Last updated 01 April 2026

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