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BSc Honours in Medicinal Plant Science at University of Pretoria

University of Pretoria, South Africa

Programme overview

This honours programme combines compulsory and elective modules with a research project and report, a written and presented seminar, and field excursions, with electives chosen in consultation with a supervisor.

Faculty: Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences  |  Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 consecutive years part-time  |  Intake: Closing dates: South Africa 30/09/2026, International 31/08/2026  |  Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

Compulsory modules (30 credits) and elective modules (60 credits, up to 20 of which may be taken in another department); a research project and report (60 credits); one seminar (15 credits); field excursions.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Relevant Bachelor of Science degree (NQF level 7); a weighted average of at least 60% at final-year level; an average of at least 60% in Phytomedicine (or equivalent). An admission examination may be required. Selection is based on the highest weighted average at final-year level.

Intake: Closing dates: South Africa 30/09/2026, International 31/08/2026

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 consecutive years part-time

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