BSc (Plant Science)
University of Pretoria - Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
Key Information
Campus location
Pretoria, South Africa
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
3 years
Pace
Full time
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Introduction
BSc (Plant Science)
A degree in plant sciences is a three-year degree that broadly covers all relevant aspects of plant sciences. Further studies allow students to specialise in medicinal plant science, plant biotechnology or ecology and biodiversity.
In medicinal plant sciences, students learn about the discovery and use of plant medicines and phytotherapeutically important molecules obtained from plants. Students studying Plant Biotechnology learn about molecular tools and the use of model plants to study plant physiology. In the study of plant diversity and ecology, students learn about South Africa’s rich and diverse vegetation and its origin, and how to facilitate conservation and management strategies for future generations.
The Department is dynamic, innovative, modern and relevant. Staff members undertake world-class research and 70% have received NRF ratings. Much of the research (including soil science) is of an applied nature and contributes to the improvement of agricultural crops and methods, knowledge of plant diseases, the use of plant-derived compounds, biodiversity (including evolutionary systematics and ecology) and plant biotechnology.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please visit the university website for more information.
Curriculum
Curriculum: Year 1
Fundamental modules
- Academic information management 111
- Academic information management 121
- Language and study skills 110
- Academic orientation 102
Core modules
- Biometry 120
- Plants and society 161
- General chemistry 117
- General chemistry 127
- Introductory genetics 161
- Introduction to microbiology 161
- Molecular and cell biology 111
- Physics for biology students 131
- Mathematics 134
- Animal diversity 161
Curriculum: Year 2
Core modules
- Introduction to proteins and enzymes 251
- South African flora and vegetation 251
- Plant physiology and biotechnology 261
Curriculum: Final year
Core modules
- Plant ecophysiology 356
- Plant ecology 358
Program Outcome
Total credits: 430