BScHons (Plant Pathology)
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.
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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
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.
Programme structure
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.