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BSc in Ecology at University of Pretoria

University of Pretoria, South Africa

Programme overview

This is the only programme of its kind in South Africa, studying how animals and plants interact with each other and the environment, with a focus on biodiversity conservation.

Faculty: Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences  |  Duration: 3 years, full-time  |  Intake: 2027 (closing dates: SA and international 30/09/2026)  |  Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

Animal and plant ecology, geographic information systems and quantitative statistics.

Career pathways

Conservation officer, environmental consultant or manager, game ranger, research scientist, data manager.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum APS: 32. NSC/IEB: English HL/FAL achievement level 5, Mathematics achievement level 5, Physical Sciences achievement level 5, APS 32.

Domestic applicants: ZAR 73,000 a year (2026). Estimated average 2026 tuition for the 1st year of study for SA and SADC citizens (table row 'BSc (Ecology)'); the source states a range of R73,000 to R86,000 for 1st year, the lower figure is shown, and 2nd to later years have separate ranges. Excludes b Source

Intake: 2027 (closing dates: SA and international 30/09/2026)

Duration: 3 years, full-time

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