Bachelor of Science Honours: Plant Ecology and Conservation
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About this qualification
This is an NQF level 8 honours degree focused on the study of plant ecology and conservation within the Primary Agriculture field. It represents advanced academic preparation in a specialised area of plant and environmental knowledge and carries 128 credits.
Who might consider this qualification?
It may interest graduates or prospective students who want to deepen their academic understanding of plant life, ecological systems and conservation in an agricultural or environmental context. Suitability and admission should be confirmed with the relevant provider.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support further academic development or work related to plant ecology, conservation and the broader agricultural or environmental fields. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into any particular career.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Understanding of plant ecology concepts
- Awareness of conservation principles
- Academic research and analysis in a plant or agricultural context
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Bachelor of Science Honours: Plant Ecology and Conservation
- SAQA ID
- 19276
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 8
- Minimum credits
- 128
- Field
- 1
- Subfield
- Primary Agriculture
- Originator
- University of Zululand
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2023-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the available record shows a registration end date of 30 June 2023 and requires verification.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that the qualification information matches the current official record.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider about current assessment arrangements and any study, research or practical requirements that apply.
- Confirm whether the qualification is open for new enrolment and whether any replacement or successor qualification is available.