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Marine Biologist

Marine Biologists study the distribution, abundance and life histories of sea animals and plants, and the way in which these are governed by environmental factors. They aim to understand marine life, ensuring the sustained production of food from the sea.


Available Qualifications:

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
The entrance qualification for the Honours degree in Zoology is a Bachelor’s degree with Zoology 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. Candidates must in addition have completed the prerequisites for the modules which they select.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor of Science Honours:  Botany or equivalent.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor of Science Honours:  Botany or equivalent.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
After satisfactory completion of the Honours degree, a candidate may complete his Master's degree by:

  • submitting a dissertation as approved by the Department on a subject chosen to satisfy the requirements and objectives of the Department;
  • submitting at least one satisfactory manuscript for publication on the dissertation;
  • presenting at least one formal research seminar on the dissertation;
  • satisfactory participation in Departmental academic activities.
  • A candidate may be required to present himself for an oral examination on the contents of his dis­sertation.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
After satisfactory completion of the Honours degree, a candidate may complete his Master's degree by:

  • submitting a dissertation as approved by the Department on a subject chosen to satisfy the requirements and objectives of the Department;
  • submitting at least one satisfactory manuscript for publication on the dissertation;
  • presenting at least one formal research seminar on the dissertation;
  • satisfactory participation in Departmental academic activities.
  • A candidate may be required to present himself for an oral examination on the contents of his dis­sertation.