Courses required to become a Conservation Scientist in South Africa

Poster listing courses to become a Conservation Scientist in South Africa, offered at Nelson Mandela University, North-West University and Stellenbosch University, with a link to studies.mycourses.co.za

This site currently lists 14 courses across 8 South African institutions that lead to becoming a Conservation Scientist: 14 Bachelor's Degrees. Entry requirements, subject choices and admission scores differ by institution and by qualification type, so it is worth comparing more than one route below before deciding where to apply. This career falls under our Natural & Physical Sciences course category.

Where to study to become a Conservation Scientist in South Africa

The 8 institutions listed below each offer at least one course that leads toward a career as a Conservation Scientist. Admission requirements differ by institution, so check the Grade 12 subjects and admission score on each course page before applying.

Universities that Offer Courses for Conservation Scientists (8)

14 courses across 8 universities lead toward a career as a Conservation Scientist, including the Bachelor of Science (Biological Sciences) and Bachelor of Science (Environmental Sciences) (Extended). Compare each one's admission requirements and APS score in the course list below before applying.

Available courses to study towards becoming a Conservation Scientist

14 courses

Universities (14)

Nelson Mandela University logo

Bachelor of Science (Biological Sciences)

NMU · Bachelor's Degree · 3 years
See requirements
Nelson Mandela University logoSee requirements
Stellenbosch University logo

BSc Biodiversity and Ecology

SU · Bachelor's Degree · 3 years
aggregate 65%
University of Cape Town logo

Bachelor of Science in Biology

University of Cape Town · Bachelor's Degree · 3 years (4 years extended)
FPS approx. 660 (Band A gua…