BSc Hons Conservation Biology at University of Venda

The Department of Biological Sciences, by virtue of its unique biogeographic position, is focused on bringing its research and teaching to bear on sustainable rural livelihoods. In essence, the aim is to resolve conflicts between rapidly developing rural communities and ecosystems so that ecosystem resilience and services are not irreparably compromised for future generations. This research is all firmly entrenched in a rural setting where teaching is focused on students from disadvantaged backgrounds. The department’s expertise is therefore focused on the conservation of natural animal biodiversity, assessment of ecosystem health and change(terrestrial and aquatic) using animals as indicators and the teaching of underprepared students. The Department also forms part of the newly established SARChi chair, “Biodiversity value and change in the Vhembe Biosphere Reserve”, housed in the School of Mathematical and Natural Science and Chaired by Prof PJ Taylor. This exciting new development will develop the University of Venda as a vibrant regional hub for biodiversity science, training and conservation action, centred on the Vhembe Biosphere Reserve. Faculty: Faculty of Science, Engineering and Agriculture; department: Biological Sciences.

Faculty: Faculty of Science, Engineering and Agriculture  |  Department: Biological Sciences  |  Duration: 2 years  |  Location: Thohoyandou, Limpopo, South Africa

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