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MSc specialising in Entomology at University of Pretoria

University of Pretoria, South Africa

Programme overview

This dissertation-based MSc equips students with entomology skills across agricultural, behavioural, ecological, forestry, medical, veterinary, physiological and systematic entomology. Students must submit at least one manuscript from their research to a peer-reviewed journal before completion.

Faculty: Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences  |  Department: Department of Zoology and Entomology  |  Duration: 1 year, full-time (18 months full-time from registration to dissertation submission is the norm)  |  Intake: Closing dates: South Africa 30/09/2026, International 31/08/2026  |  Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

Agricultural, behavioural, ecological, forestry, medical and veterinary, physiological, and systematic entomology.

Career pathways

Careers in government or the private sector addressing a shortage of scientific professionals with knowledge of insect biology in Africa, or further PhD research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Relevant Bachelor of Science Honours degree (NQF level 8) or relevant four-year bachelor's degree (NQF level 8), with a weighted average of at least 60% at honours or final-year level.

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

Duration: 1 year, full-time (18 months full-time from registration to dissertation submission is the norm)

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