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Master of Science in Biodiversity and Conservation Dissertation

The Master of Science in Biodiversity and Conservation Dissertation in Biology is offered by University of Johannesburg.

Program Length: 2 YEARS.

Master of Science in Biodiversity and Conservation Dissertation offered by the University of Johannesburg

The Master’s examination in Zoology normally consists of a dissertation on an approved topic, a manuscript ready for publication and two seminar presentations.

Alternatively, depending on the nature of the topic, three examination papers and a short dissertation (carrying the weight of an exam paper) may be submitted for the Degree. To pass, a student must obtain at least 50% for each of the examination papers as well as the short dissertation. In the case of part-time students, the examination may be written in two parts: two papers in the first part and a paper and short dissertation in the final part. The two parts must be passed within the course of one academic year

Duration of programme:

Minimum: 1 year

Maximum: 2 years