BSc in Forestry (Forestry and Wood Sciences) (BScFor) Course Requirements at SU
Stellenbosch University · Faculty of AgriSciences
The BSc in Forestry (Forestry and Wood Sciences) (BScFor) is a bachelor's Degree offered by SU for 2027 learners, taking 4 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 in Forestry (Forestry and Wood Sciences) (BScFor) at SU
NSC aggregate of at least 60% (excluding Life Orientation); English or Afrikaans Home Language or First Additional Language 50%; for Forestry and Natural Resources Sciences: Mathematics 60% and Physical Sciences 50%; for Wood and Wood Products Sciences: Mathematics 70% and Physical Sciences 60%.
About this course
Students choose between two fields within this degree: Forestry and Natural Resources Sciences, which looks at growing and managing forests sustainably, or Wood and Wood Products Sciences, which focuses on how timber is processed into usable products. Both tracks combine biological and environmental science with the practical and commercial sides of the forestry value chain.
Possible careers
Environmental Planner, Forest Researcher, Forester, Quality Assurance Manager, Rural Development Advisor, Timber Grower, Wood Products Manager, Wood Scientist
How to apply for 2027 studies
Apply directly through Stellenbosch University's own online application system at www.maties.com.
Course intelligence for BSc in Forestry (Forestry and Wood Sciences) (BScFor)
Data-driven planning insights for this specific course: job market outlook, NSFAS funding, and how competitive admission is likely to be.
Job market outlook
BSc in Forestry (Forestry and Wood Sciences) (BScFor) doesn’t currently appear on the national scarce-skills list as an Environmental Planner. That’s not a red flag on its own, most jobs in South Africa aren’t on that list, it just tracks where employers reported the strongest hiring pressure. Your own results, experience and network will matter more here than national demand trends.
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
- 4 years
- APS / Points
- NSC aggregate 60%
- 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.