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MSc specialising in Plant Science at University of Pretoria

University of Pretoria, South Africa

Programme overview

This one-year, full-time MSc is conferred on the grounds of a dissertation and any additional prescribed postgraduate coursework. Admission accepts a BSc Honours in Plant Science or Medical Plant Science, a relevant honours degree, or a relevant four-year BSc with a 25% research project in the final year, with a weighted average of at least 60%.

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

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Entry requirements

Bachelor of Science Honours Plant Science degree or equivalent (NQF level 8); or Bachelor of Science Honours Medical Plant Science degree or equivalent (NQF level 8); or relevant honours degree (NQF level 8); or relevant 4-year Bachelor of Science degree with a 25% research project in the final year, 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

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