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Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science at University of Mpumalanga

University of Mpumalanga, South Africa

Programme overview

The purpose of the programme is to provide students with a firm grounding in the environmental sciences from which they can start to specialise in integrative environmental science with ecology, or geography with GIS or water management. Agriculture, the environment and conservation are important focus areas for the economy of Mpumalanga yet these are under threat from pollution, the competing demands of mining, climate change and land reformation.

Faculty: Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Sciences  |  Department: School of Biology and Environmental Sciences  |  Duration: 3 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Mbombela, Mpumalanga, South Africa

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum APS: 30. The minimum requirements for admission are:; NSC; Admission point score of 30.; Minimum NSC requirements for degree entry must be met.; English (Home Language or First Additional Language on at least NSC level 4 (5059%).; Mathematics on minimum NSC level 4 or Mathematics literacy on minimum NSC level 6.; An NSC Level 4 in Geography, plus Level 4 in either Life Sciences or Physical Sciences.; Applicants who have written under another Examination Board and International students must have similar scores for the same or similar subjects to be considered.; Only applicants who meet or exceed the minimum entrance requirements will be offered places.

ZAR 49,536 a year (2026). 2026 tuition for Year 1 per UMP 2026 Fees Handbook; handbook gives a range of R49,536 (minimum) to R64,125 (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 undergraduate programmes for 2027 close on 30 November 2026.

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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