QUALIFICATION CODE: WS5615

MINIMUM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

National Senior Certificate (NSC) with a bachelor’s endorsement and an achievement rating of Level 4 for any two subjects and Level 3 for the remaining two subjects listed below:

• Mathematics
• English
• Life Science
• Physical Sciences

Admission point score of 14 for these subjects

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW:

The programme leads to the same qualification as the mainstream B.Sc. Biological Sciences. This ECP programme is a four-year degree programme.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

Graduates in Biological Sciences may work as conservation biologists or managers, ethno-botanists, taxonomists, plant biotechnologists, fisheries and aquatic scientists, behavioural ecologists, animal physiologists, biomedical scientists, toxicologists, academics, marine botanists or zoologists and ecologists.

QUALIFICATION CODE: WS5616

MINIMUM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

National Senior Certificate (NSC) with a bachelor’s endorsement and an achievement rating of Level 4 for any two subjects and Level 3 for the remaining two subjects listed below:

• Mathematics
• English
• Life Science / Geography / Agriculture

Admission point score of 14 for these subjects

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW:

The programme leads to the same qualifications as the mainstream B.Sc. Geography/Environmental Sciences. This ECP programme is a four-year degree programme.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

Graduates in Geography/Environmental Sciences may work as Environmental and/or Social Impact Analysts/Practitioners, Environmental Officers/Managers, Environmental Planners/Consultants and Researchers, Land Surveyors, Foresters, Hydrologists, Cartographers, Geologists, Geographers.

QUALIFICATION CODE: WS5686

MINIMUM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

National Senior Certificate (NSC) with a bachelor’s endorsement and an achievement rating of Level 4 for any two subjects and Level 3 for the remaining two subjects listed below:

• Mathematics
• English
• Life Science
• Physical Science

With an APS score of 14

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW:

The programme leads to the same qualification as the mainstream B.Sc. Pest Management Programme. This ECP programme is a four-year degree programme.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

Graduates can work with Natural Resource Conservation establishments. Typical employers include the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) and allied industries.

QUALIFICATION CODE: WS5606

MINIMUM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

National Senior Certificate (NSC) with a diploma or bachelor's endorsement and achievement rating of Level 4 in any one subject and Level 3 in other 3 subjects from the following list:

• Life Sciences
• Mathematics
• Physical Science
• English

Admission point score of 13 for these subjects

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW:

The programme provides knowledge on how to diagnose pest problems and manipulate relevant pest control equipment with minimal supervision, demonstrate a good understanding of agricultural pests, their damage diagnostics and control, and communicate with farmers on issues pertaining to the rational use of conventional approaches in an integrated manner in combatting and containing pests.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

With a Diploma in Pest Management, graduates can work as agricultural technicians and/or extension agents, Pest Control Officers/Consultants in the Pest Risk Analysis (PRA) division of the Department of Agriculture, agro-allied chemical and food industries, and pest control industries/organisations.

QUALIFICATION CODE: WS5609

MINIMUM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

National Senior Certificate (NSC) with a bachelor's endorsement and a minimum achievement of Level 4 in the following subjects:

• English language
• Life Sciences
• Mathematics
• Physical Sciences

Admission point score of 16 for these subjects

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW:

Skills are developed to carry out scientific investigations on plants and animals (e.g. microscopy, biochemistry, plant and animal identification, chemical analysis of plants, ecological techniques, microbiological techniques, etc.).

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

Graduates in Botany/Zoology may work as Conservation Biologists or Managers, Ethno-Botanists, Taxonomists, Plant Biotechnologists, Fisheries and Aquatic Scientists, Behavioural Ecologists, Animal Physiologists, Biomedical Scientists, Toxicologists, Academics.

QUALIFICATION CODE: WS5609

MINIMUM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

National Senior Certificate (NSC) with a bachelor's endorsement and a minimum achievement of Level 4 in the following subjects:

• English language
• Life Sciences
• Mathematics
• Physical Sciences

Admission point score of 16 for these subjects

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW:

Skills are developed to carry out scientific investigations on plants and animals (e.g. microscopy, biochemistry, plant and animal identification, chemical analysis of plants, ecological techniques, microbiological techniques, etc.).

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

Graduates in Botany/Zoology may work as Conservation Biologists or Managers, Ethno-Botanists, Taxonomists, Plant Biotechnologists, Fisheries and Aquatic Scientists, Behavioural Ecologists, Animal Physiologists, Biomedical Scientists, Toxicologists, Academics.

QUALIFICATION CODE: WS5612

MINIMUM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

National Senior Certificate (NSC) with a bachelor's endorsement and a minimum achievement of Level 4 in the following subjects:

• English
• Mathematics
• Physical Science / Geography / Life Sciences / Agricultural Science or Tourism

Admission point score of 16 for these subjects

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW:

Provided to students is detailed knowledge and understanding of key terminologies, principles, requirements and legislation related to Environmental Impact Assessment, Resources and Environmental Law.

Graduates will be able to:
• identify and solve problems related to post-decision work in unfamiliar contexts
• explain key terms and the significance of concepts associated with the nature of tourism and ecotourism
• demonstrate understanding of the factors affecting demand in the tourism sector

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

Graduates in Geography/Environmental Sciences may work as Environmental and/or Social Impact Analysts/Practitioners, Environmental Officers/Managers, Environmental Planners/Consultants and Researchers, Land Surveyors, Foresters, Hydrologists, Cartographers, Geologists, Geographers.