BSc in Biodiversity and Ecology at University of Stellenbosch

The Programme in Biodiversity and Ecology aims to develop an understanding of the diversity, origin, and function of organisms in relation to the environment.

Minimum Requirement

Afrikaans OR English (Home Language or First Additional Language) 50%
• Physical Sciences 50%
• Mathematics 60%

Admission requirements

For admission to the University you need:
• A National Senior Certificate or school-leaving certificate from the Independent Examination Board as certified by Umalusi with admission to bachelor’s degree studies; or
• A university exemption certificate issued by the South African Matriculation Board to students with other school qualifications.
Admission to bachelor’s degree studies requires that you obtain a mark of at least 4 (50-59%) in each of four designated university admission subjects.

Duration: 3 years

What can I do with an ecology and biodiversity degree?

Environmental Consultant.

Land Management Consultant.

Environmental Surveyor.

Researcher for Scientific Research Organisations, National Parks, and Conservation Agencies.

Teacher / Professor.

What careers are linked to biodiversity?

Biodiversity conservation jobs.

Biodiversity officer jobs.

Biodiversity manager jobs.

Marine biodiversity jobs.

Biodiversity monitoring jobs.

Biodiversity research jobs.

Biodiversity policy jobs.

Biodiversity science jobs.

Junior Consultant in Environmental Consulting.

Conservation Officer in Government Services.

Volunteer Coordinator in Non-profits.

Research or Teaching Assistant in Universities.

Lab Technician in Industry or Government.

Project Officer for Environmental Agencies.