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Botanist

Botanists operate in a branch of biology that deals with plant life ranging from bacteria, algae, fungi, mosses, ferns, gymnosperms and flowering plants. They can specialise in plant ecology, genetics, morphology, pathology, physiology or taxonomy, as well as economic botany.


Available Qualifications:

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

A relevant 360-credit Diploma in Forestry or an equivalent qualification. Although not a requirement, it is regarded as desirable that an applicant has completed at least two years' applicable practical service after having graduated. Candidates will only be considered if their average pass mark for the diploma is at least 60%. 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

A relevant 360-credit Diploma in Forestry or an equivalent qualification. Although not a requirement, it is regarded as desirable that an applicant has completed at least two years' applicable practical service after having graduated. Candidates will only be considered if their average pass mark for the diploma is at least 60%. 

 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • Applicants must be in possession of a three-year Diploma in Nature Conservation or equivalent qualification (e.g. Diploma in Game Ranch Management or Diploma in Wildlife Management). 
  • Candidates with a cognate qualification in the fields of ecology and natural resource management (e.g. BSc with majors Botany, Zoology or Ecology) can horizontally enter into this advanced diploma.
  • The minimum entry requirement for the Advanced Diploma is a 60% average for the Diploma, or 60% average for majors in the case of cognate qualifications like BSc.  
 

 

 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS 

  • Minimum NSC statutory requirements for diploma entry must be met. 
  • An applicant with NSC Grade 12 Mathematics or Technical Mathematics requires a minimum Applicant Score of 330. 
  • An applicant with NSC Grade 12 Mathematical Literacy requires a minimum Applicant Score of 345. 
  • NSC achievement rating of at least 40% for Mathematics or Technical Mathematics or 60% for Mathematical Literacy. 
  • NSC achievement rating of at least 50% for Life Sciences OR 40% for Physical Sciences or Technical Science OR 55% for Agricultural Sciences. 
  • Admission is subject to Departmental selection. 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR CURRENT GRADE 12 LEARNERS

  • Minimum NSC statutory requirements for diplomas entry must be met.
  • An applicant with NSC Grade 12 Mathematics or Technical Mathematics requires a minimum Applicant Score of 310.
  • An applicant with NSC Grade 12 Mathematical Literacy requires a minimum Applicant Score of 325.
  • NSC achievement rating of at least 35% for Mathematics or Technical Mathematics or 55% for Mathematical Literacy.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICANTS WHO MATRICULATED PRIOR TO 2008

  • Senior Certificate with a pass mark in Mathematics Other recommended matric subjects include Physical Science and Biology.
  • Learners must score at least 24 points on the university’s SPS rating scale.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR CURRENT GRADE 12 LEARNERS
Extended:

  • Minimum NSC statutory requirements for diploma entry must be met.
  • An applicant with NSC Grade 12 Mathematics or Technical Mathematics requires a minimum Applicant Score of 310.
  • An applicant with NSC Grade 12 Mathematical Literacy requires a minimum Applicant Score of 325.
  • NSC achievement rating of at least 35% for Mathematics or Technical Mathematics or 55% for Mathematical Literacy.
  • NSC achievement rating of at least 45% for Life Sciences or 35% for Physical Sciences or Technical Science.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR CURRENT GRADE 12 LEARNERS
Diploma:

  • Minimum NSC statutory requirements for diploma entry must be met.
  • An applicant with NSC Grade 12 Mathematics or Technical Mathematics requires a minimum Applicant Score of 330.
  • An applicant with NSC Grade 12 Mathematical Literacy requires a minimum Applicant Score of 345.
  • NSC achievement rating of at least 40% for Mathematics or Technical Mathematics or 60% for Mathematical Literacy.
  • NSC achievement rating of at least 50% for Life Sciences OR 40% for Physical Sciences or Technical Science.
  • Admission is subject to Departmental selection.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICANTS WHO MATRICULATED PRIOR TO 2008

  • Senior Certificate.
  • Mathematics and Biology are recommended.
  • Learners must score at least 26 points on the university’s SPS rating scale.

 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR CURRENT GRADE 12 LEARNERS
Extended:

  • Minimum NSC statutory requirements for diploma entry must be met.
  • An applicant with NSC Grade 12 Mathematics or Technical Mathematics requires a minimum Applicant Score of 310.
  • An applicant with NSC Grade 12 Mathematical Literacy requires a minimum Applicant Score of 325.
  • NSC achievement rating of at least 35% for Mathematics or Technical Mathematics or 55% for Mathematical Literacy.
  • NSC achievement rating of at least 45% for Life Sciences or 35% for Physical Sciences or Technical Science.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR CURRENT GRADE 12 LEARNERS
Diploma:

  • Minimum NSC statutory requirements for diploma entry must be met.
  • An applicant with NSC Grade 12 Mathematics or Technical Mathematics requires a minimum Applicant Score of 330.
  • An applicant with NSC Grade 12 Mathematical Literacy requires a minimum Applicant Score of 345.
  • NSC achievement rating of at least 40% for Mathematics or Technical Mathematics or 60% for Mathematical Literacy.
  • NSC achievement rating of at least 50% for Life Sciences OR 40% for Physical Sciences or Technical Science.
  • Admission is subject to Departmental selection.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICANTS WHO MATRICULATED PRIOR TO 2008

  • Senior Certificate.
  • Mathematics and Biology are recommended.
  • Learners must score at least 26 points on the university’s SPS rating scale.

 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR CURRENT GRADE 12 LEARNERS

  • Minimum NSC statutory requirements for degree entry must be met.
  • An applicant with NSC Grade 12 Mathematics requires a minimum Applicant Score of 370.
  • NSC achievement rating of at least 50% for Mathematics.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICANTS WHO MATRICULATED PRIOR TO 2008

  • Matriculation exemption/endorsement. Maths and Physical Science minimum SG=E.

 

 

 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR CURRENT GRADE 12 LEARNERS

  • Minimum NSC statutory requirements for degree entry must be met.
  • An applicant with NSC Grade 12 Mathematics requires a minimum Applicant Score of 410.
  • NSC achievement rating of at least 60% for Mathematics OR 65% if the applicant is planning to major in Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Mathematical Statistics, Mathematics and Physical Science.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICANTS WHO MATRICULATED PRIOR TO 2008

  • Learners must score at least 34 points on the university’s SPS rating scale.
  • Matriculation exemption/endorsement. Maths minimum HG=E or SG=C.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR CURRENT GRADE 12 LEARNERS

  • Minimum NSC statutory requirements for degree entry must be met.
  • An applicant with NSC Grade 12 Mathematics requires a minimum Applicant Score of 410.
  • NSC achievement rating of at least 60% for Mathematics

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICANTS WHO MATRICULATED PRIOR TO 2008

  • Learners must score at least 34 points on the university’s SPS rating scale.
  • Matriculation exemption/endorsement. Maths minimum HG=E or SG=C.

 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR CURRENT GRADE 12 LEARNERS

  • Minimum NSC statutory requirements for degree entry must be met.
  • An applicant with NSC Grade 12 Mathematics requires a minimum Applicant Score of 410.
  • NSC achievement rating of at least 60% for Mathematics.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICANTS WHO MATRICULATED PRIOR TO 2008

  • Learners must score at least 34 points on the university’s SPS rating scale.
  • Matriculation exemption/endorsement. Maths minimum HG=E or SG=C.

 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR CURRENT GRADE 12 LEARNERS

  • Minimum NSC statutory requirements for degree entry must be met.
  • An applicant with NSC Grade 12 Mathematics requires a minimum Applicant Score of 370.
  • NSC achievement rating of at least 50% for Mathematics.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICANTS WHO MATRICULATED PRIOR TO 2008

  • Matriculation exemption/endorsement. Maths minimum SG=E. 

 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
An appropriate Bachelor's degree or an Advanced Diploma at NQF Exit Level 7 or an equivalent qualification approved by Senate with a 60% aggregate.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
An appropriate Bachelor's degree or an Advanced Diploma at NQF Exit Level 7 or an equivalent qualification approved by Senate with a 60% aggregate.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The entrance qualification for the Honours degree in Botany is a Bachelor’s degree with Botany as a major subject. Candidates who have not obtained an average of at least 60% in this major subject will only be admitted to the Honours programme with the special permission of the Department, and on such conditions as may be determined by the Department.

 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

An Advanced Diploma in Forestry, Wood Technology, Nature Conservation, Agricultural Management or Game Ranch Management or an equivalent qualification.  

 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor of Science Honours:  Botany or equivalent.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor of Science Honours:  Botany or equivalent.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor of Technology: Forestry or equivalent qualification which includes the subject Research Methodology.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor of Technology: Forestry or equivalent qualification which includes the subject Research Methodology.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor of Technology: Nature Conservation or equivalent qualification, which includes the module Research Methodology.

 

 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor of Technology: Nature Conservation or equivalent qualification, which includes the module Research Methodology.

 

 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Master of Technology: Nature Conservation or equivalent qualification.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Master of Technology: Nature Conservation or equivalent qualification.