BSc in Plant Science at University of Pretoria

This three-year degree broadly covers plant sciences, with further studies allowing specialisation in medicinal plant science, plant biotechnology, or ecology and biodiversity. The department undertakes world-class research, with 70% of staff holding NRF ratings.

Faculty: Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences  |  Duration: 3 years, full-time  |  Intake: South Africa and International closing date 30/09/2026  |  Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

Plant medicine and phytotherapeutically important molecules (medicinal plant science), molecular tools and model plants (plant biotechnology), and South Africa's vegetation, conservation and management strategies (ecology and biodiversity).

Career pathways

Biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, SANParks, private ecological consultancies, CSIR, ARC, SANBI; roles as academics, agricultural specialists, climate change biologists, conservationists, ecological consultants, pharmaceutical researchers, plant biotechnologists, plant systematists.

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