BSc Biodiversity and Ecology Course Requirements at SU
Stellenbosch University · Faculty of Science
The BSc Biodiversity and Ecology is a bachelor's Degree offered by SU for 2027 learners, taking 3 years to complete. This page covers the Grade 12 subjects and admission score you need to qualify, what the course involves, where you can study it, the careers it leads to, and how to apply.
Grade 12 Required Subjects to study BSc Biodiversity and Ecology at SU
Aggregate of at least 65% for the NSC (excluding Life Orientation); Afrikaans or English Home Language or First Additional Language 50%; Physical Sciences 50%; Mathematics 60%.
About this course
This programme studies the diversity of life and how ecosystems function, with focal areas covering climate change ecology, plant and animal biodiversity, and plant-microbe interactions. It leads into a wide range of conservation, ecological research and environmental management careers.
Possible careers
Botanist, Conservation Scientist, Ecologist, Environmental Assessment Practitioner, Environmental Consultant, Marine Scientist, Zoologist
How to apply for 2027 studies
Apply directly through Stellenbosch University's own online application system at www.maties.com.
Course intelligence for BSc Biodiversity and Ecology
Data-driven planning insights for this specific course: job market outlook, NSFAS funding, and how competitive admission is likely to be.
Job market outlook
Good sign: Assessment Practitioner appears on South Africa’s National List of Occupations in High Demand, a Department of Higher Education and Training analysis of employer hiring activity. Employers have been reporting real recruitment pressure for this role, which generally works in your favour once you’ve completed BSc Biodiversity and Ecology.
NSFAS funding
As a Bachelor's Degree at SU, a public institution, this course generally falls within NSFAS’s undergraduate funding scope. Funding is means-tested and not automatic, so confirm your own eligibility at nsfas.org.za before relying on it.
Admission chances
This course sits in the middle for competitiveness. With its published admission requirements, you have a reasonable chance if you apply in good time, though it’s not a sure thing. Don’t leave your application to the last week.
These insights are estimates generated from South Africa’s National List of Occupations in High Demand (DHET, November 2023 draft), NSFAS’s published funding rules, and this university’s general applicant demand. They’re planning guidance, not a guarantee. Always confirm funding and admission specifics directly with SU and NSFAS.
- Applications for 2027 studies
- Open: 1 April 2026
- Close: 31 July 2026
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- Duration
- 3 years
- APS / Points
- aggregate 65%
- Campus
- Stellenbosch Campus, Stellenbosch
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Source: stellenbosch-university.json, last verified 2026-08-22. Requirements and fees change. Always confirm current details directly with Stellenbosch University before applying.