BSc in Forestry (Forestry and Wood Sciences) (BScFor) at Stellenbosch University

Programme overview

A four-year programme with two fields: Forestry and Natural Resource Sciences (forests, plantations, woodlands and tree-based land use) and Wood and Wood Products Sciences (wood products science combined with engineering modules). Students complete a comprehensive forest management plan in the final years.

Faculty: AgriSciences | Duration: Four years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

First year: Biology, Chemistry, Geo-environmental Science, Computer Skills, Mathematics and Forest Science; later years add Soil Science, Biometry and Forest Science modules culminating in a forest management plan.

Career pathways

Forestry expert, timber grower, environmental planner, forest researcher, forester, extension officer or consultant, logistics manager, tree breeder.

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Application information

Entry requirements

NSC/IEB: aggregate of at least 60% (excluding Life Orientation); English OR Afrikaans (HL or FAL) 50%. Forestry and Natural Resources Sciences: Mathematics 60%, Physical Sciences 50%. Wood and Wood Products Sciences: Mathematics 70% (see page for remaining subject requirement).

Undergraduate applications and residence applications close on 31 July. Applications for the 2027 intake open on 1 April. The Diploma in Public Accountability closes on 15 December. Applications for financial assistance at SU close on 30 September.

The application fee is R100 for South African citizens, permanent residents and refugee, asylum seeker and diplomatic status holders, and R400 for international applicants. Stellenbosch Business School applicants pay R1050 for the MBA and R850 for other SBS programmes. Some applicants are exempt; application fees are non-refundable.

Apply through the official page: https://www.su.ac.za/en/apply/undergrad

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