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How to become a conservation scientist

Compare programmes, entry requirements and universities for becoming a Conservation Scientist.

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University requirements

Compare the APS and subject requirements for programmes that can lead to Conservation Scientist. Universities use different APS scales, so check your marks against each university separately.

Bachelor of Science in Biodiversity and Ecology

Degree

Bachelor of Science in Biodiversity and Ecology

Stellenbosch University

APS 65
Faculty of Science

Subject requirements

Maths 60%+English HL 50%+English FAL 50%+Afrikaans HL 50%+Afrikaans FAL 50%+Physical Sciences 50%+

NBT components: AL, QL

Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences

Degree

BSc (Biological Sciences)

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University

APS 410
Faculty of Science3 years

Subject requirements

Maths 60%+English 50%+

NBT components: AL, QL

BSc (Biological Sciences) Extended Curriculum

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University

APS 370
Faculty of Science4 years

Subject requirements

Maths 50%+English 50%+

NBT components: AL, QL

Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences

University of Kwazulu Natal

APS 32
College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science

Subject requirements

Maths 50%+English HL 50%+English FAL 50%+Agricultural Sciences 50%+Life Sciences 50%+Physical Sciences 50%+

Biological Sciences

University of the Witwatersrand

APS 43
Faculty of Science

Subject requirements

Maths 60%+English HL 60%+English FAL 60%+

NBT components: AL, QL, MAT

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