Courses required to become a Forester in South Africa

Poster listing courses to become a Forester in South Africa, offered at Nelson Mandela University, Stellenbosch University and University of Mpumalanga, with a link to studies.mycourses.co.za

This site currently lists 4 courses across 4 South African institutions that lead to becoming a Forester: 1 Diploma and 3 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 Agriculture & Environmental Sciences course category.

Where to study to become a Forester in South Africa

The 4 institutions listed below each offer at least one course that leads toward a career as a Forester. 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 Foresters (4)

4 courses across 4 universities lead toward a career as a Forester, including the Diploma: Forestry and BSc in Forestry (Forestry and Wood Sciences) (BScFor). Compare each one's admission requirements and APS score in the course list below before applying.