BSc Honours in Zoology at University of Pretoria

The programme lets students pursue interests in animal behaviour, conservation, ecology, evolution, genetics or physiology as a pathway to becoming a professional zoologist. Its major component is a supervised research project and thesis, complemented by compulsory coursework in data analysis methods and scientific communication, plus elective modules such as systematics and evolution, physiology, integrated pest management, mammal ecology, behavioural ecology, plant-insect interactions, or global climate change and biodiversity.

Faculty: Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences  |  Department: Zoology and Entomology  |  Duration: 1 year, full-time  |  Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

A supervised research project and thesis in a chosen zoological field, compulsory coursework in data analysis and scientific communication, and electives among systematics/evolution/biogeography, ecological and evolutionary physiology, integrated pest management in Africa, mammal ecology, behavioural ecology, plant-insect interactions, or global climate change and biodiversity.

Career pathways

Private environmental consultancies; municipal, provincial or national government departments and agencies involved in nature conservation and planning; game reserves; non-government environmental advocacy and education organisations; and research organisations and universities.

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