Bachelor of Science Honours in Biodiversity and Ecology
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.
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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 admission requirements
• 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.
Programme structure
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.