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Stellenbosch University

Bachelor of Science with Honours in Biodiversity and Ecology

The Bachelor of Science with Honours in Biodiversity and Ecology in Biology is offered by Stellenbosch University.

Program Length: 1 YEAR.

Subjects: 3.

Bachelor of Science with Honours in Biodiversity and Ecology offered by Stellenbosch University at the Faculty of Science

The primary aim of the BScHons programme in Biodiversity and Ecology is to provide students with training and experience of the process of identifying research questions, making original discoveries in science and effectively communicating the findings. You will also receive practical training in relevant modern experimental techniques and be exposed to theoretical training in a number of biological sub-disciplines. The programme provides an effective bridging year if you are interested in pursuing advanced postgraduate degrees in various biological fields, but also provides you with key skills applicable to different market-orientated career choices. The programme places emphasis on three aspects in the educational process:

• The development of a satisfactory knowledge base;
• The development of a wide-ranging practical and theoretical capability; and
• The development of a professional scientific-methodological and ethical approach.

The programme includes theoretical work, seminars, practical tasks, independent research work and independent consultation of the broader biological literature. An honours student, it is required from you to attend departmental seminars and to serve as an undergraduate demonstrator.

Programme Structure
The programme consists of three components:

• A research project;
• A generic scientific skills module; and
• Theoretical topics in biodiversity science.

Duration of Programme
The minimum duration of the programme is one year and begins with the start of the academic year.

Programme Content

Compulsory Modules

Generic Scientific Skills (24)
Research Project (60)
Theoretical Topics in Biodiversity Sciences (36)

 

Assessment and Examination

• Assessment includes two oral examinations, written examinations, assignments, book reviews, seminars, a research project and a poster on the research project, and the production of a popular article.
• For successful completion of the honours programme, you must complete the generic scientific skills module, a module on theoretical topics in biodiversity science and a research project.
• You must pass each of the three components with a final mark of at least of 50%.