BScHons (Applied Plant Physiology)
The Bachelor of Science Honours in Applied Plant Physiology is designed to strengthen your knowledge and competencies in the discipline of Horticultural Science, with emphasis on plant physiological, biochemical and molecular mechanisms, which is relevant to production and quality systems within horticultural crops.
You will also be equipped in research methodology, whilst your writing and presentation skills will also be developed. These skills will enable you to apply for further postgraduate studies offered in Horticulture (MScAgric).
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When applying
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
An applicable BSc degree with Botany, Biochemistry, Genetics or Plant Biotechnology as major subject in which an average final mark of 60% was obtained.
Supplementary study may be required.
Supporting application documents
Curriculum vitae (CV)
A document that outlines your educational level, employment history, description of work experience, especially that is relevant to your application to study and contact details of three referees.
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Curriculum vitae (CV)
Motivational letter
One-page document explaining what factors are motivating you to apply for the specific programme(s) and describing what makes you a suitable candidate.
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Motivational letter / Essay
Programme structure
Compulsory Modules
12487: Applied Plant Physiology
714(16): Ecophysiology of horticultural and agronomical crops
12487: Applied Plant Physiology
734(13): Applied plant physiology and tree architecture
12487: Applied Plant Physiology
744(13): Postharvest physiology and technology of horticultural and agronomical crops
12487: Applied Plant Physiology
764(16): Nutrition of horticultural and agronomical crops
12487: Applied Plant Physiology
773(30): Research project
Plus Elective Modules
Choose one of the groupings below.
39632: Horticultural Science
714(16): Deciduous fruit production
13537: Plant genetics and crop improvement
722(8): Plant genetics and crop improvement
11061: Biometry
721(8): Biometrical applications
Plus, choose two of the five modules below. Neither Agronomy 764 and Horticultural Science 742 nor Agronomy
711 and Horticultural Science 762 can be taken together.
55565: Agronomy
764(8): Advanced weed management for annual and perennial crops
55565: Agronomy
711(8): Production physiology and technology for intensive crop production systems
39362: Horticultural Science
742(8): Citrus physiology and technology
39632: Horticultural Science
752(8): Ornamental and foliage plant production
39632: Horticultural Science
762(8): Subtropical fruit production
Assessment and Examination
Modules are assessed by means of practical and written assignments, tests and written examinations in June and November.