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Bachelor of Science Honours in Environmental Sciences with Biodiversity and Conservation Ecology at North-West University

North-West University, South Africa

Programme overview

Bachelor of Science Honours in Environmental Sciences with Biodiversity and Conservation Ecology is an NQF level 8 honours degree in the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences at North-West University, offered on the Potchefstroom campus (full-time/part-time). Qualification code: 2DM L02 N601P; 2DM L02 N602P.

Faculty: Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Potchefstroom, North West, South Africa

What you will study

Modules include Conservation Ecology 1, Biodiversity Planning 1, Introduction to Environmental Management 1, Restoration of Degraded Ecosystems 2, Urban Ecology 2, Advanced Ecotoxicology 2, Arthropod/ Plant Interactions 2, Zoonoses 1.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An appropriate baccalaureus degree that includes at least 60 module credits at NQF level 7 in the core subject of the honours programme; where this is not met, the school director may decide, after consultation with the Dean, whether prior learning and work experience are sufficient. Selection is based on the student's academic record and potential.

Apply through the official page: https://studies.nwu.ac.za/studies/apply

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