Bachelor of Science Honours in Botany at Walter Sisulu University

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Science Honours in Botany (qualification code W64025) develops highly skilled graduates in plant sciences with advanced knowledge and research capabilities to address socio-economic and environmental challenges.

Faculty: Faculty of Natural Sciences | Department: Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences | Location: Mthatha, Eastern Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Advanced plant science and research, covering biotechnology, plant taxonomy, crop production improvement, ethno-botany, marine and estuarine botany, biodiversity conservation, climate change mitigation and land rehabilitation.

Career pathways

Botanists and plant scientists, biotechnologists, conservation scientists and ecologists, environmental and land rehabilitation specialists, researchers, educators and lecturers, and professionals in government and NGOs; graduates may proceed to Master's and Doctoral studies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

• Entry is by selection • A Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, Environmental Sciences/Studies/Geography or an equivalent qualification • Minimum average of 60% in third-year Botany, Zoology or Environmental Sciences courses • Applicants who do not meet the above requirement may be considered and will be required to undergo a departmental assessment to determine their potential to undertake the programme •

Applications for the 2027 academic year open on 1 June 2026. International applications close on 30 September 2026 and general applications close on 31 October 2026. The application fee is R100 (non-refundable); applications are made online only.

Apply through the official page: https://www.wsu.ac.za/en/study-with-us/application-and-registration/how-to-apply-the-process

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