Bachelor of Science Honours in Ecology at University of Mpumalanga

Programme overview

The purpose of the Bachelor of Science Honours in Ecology is to provide advanced academic and research training in Ecology, which will equip students to proceed with a Master’s degree in any of the fundamental or applied fields of Ecology, including: conservation ecology, biodiversity conservation, sustainable resource development, ecosystems management, protected area management, human-wildlife conflict, and the academy.

Faculty: Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Sciences | Department: School of Biology and Environmental Sciences | Duration: 1 year full-time / 2 years part-time | Study mode: full-time | Location: Mbombela, Mpumalanga, South Africa

What you will study

The core modules of Research Methodology (15 credits), Philosophy of Science and Indigenous Knowledge Systems (15 credits), and the independent (year-long) Research Project (30 credits) are common to all Honours programmes offered by the School of Biology and Environmental Sciences. Students will then select four specialist theory modules to bring their total credit count to 120 (Table 1).

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Entry requirements

The minimum requirements for admission are:; A Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent qualification at NQF level 7) with a minimum average mark of 60% in Ecology/Biology/Zoology/Botany modules at third year.; Students will be considered on a monthly basis and students who meet or exceed the minimum entrance requirements will be offered places.

ZAR 41,756 a year (2026). 2026 tuition for Year 1 per UMP 2026 Fees Handbook; handbook gives a range of R41,756 (minimum) to R44,880 (maximum), amount shown is the minimum; actual fee depends on modules registered; excludes accommodation, application fee and other administrative f Source

Main intake: February; first-year lectures started on 09 February 2026 with registration in January. Second semester registration runs 20 July to 31 July 2026. Master's and doctoral postgraduate orientation was held 04 to 08 May 2026.

Applications for honours programmes and postgraduate diplomas for 2027 close on 30 January 2027.

Applications for 2027 admission open on 01 June 2026. The non-refundable application fee is R200 for South African applicants, R400 for SADC applicants and R550 for other international applicants.

Apply through the official page: https://www.ump.ac.za/apply

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