Overview

At Biodiversity and Conservation Biology from the University of the Western Cape, the first year Life Science course is taken along with other basic science courses. From it you should know why and how organisms are classified, how they interact with each other and their environment. You will also examine important life functions, including how characteristics are transmitted to the next generation.

Later in this Biodiversity & Conservation Biology program at University of the Western Cape you will learn more of plants and animals, possibly with some environmental science, biochemistry and microbiology incorporated.

Career

With a university degree, a positive outlook and a good imagination, you can create your own career path.

A BSc degree is valuable for anyone interested in teaching, as South Africa is facing a tremendous shortage of teaching, particularly in the area of science. However, a career in Biodiversity and Conservation Biology will require further study.

Agriculture and Water Scientists

Educators

Environmental Journalists

Fisheries Scientists

Herbarium Curators / Managers

Museum Scientists and Curators

Nature Conservators

Oceanographers

Private Consultancies

Veterinary Scientists

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Mathematics

Geography

Earth science

Biodiversity and Conservation

Chemistry

Environmental and Water Science

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-02-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-09-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

375 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cape Town, South Africa

Disciplines

Biology Biodiversity & Conservation Biochemistry View 35 other Bachelors in Biology in South Africa

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

In order to study at the University of the Western Cape candidates need to meet the following criteria:

The National Senior Certificate (NSC) required for Degree, Diploma or Higher Certificate study, as appropriate

A minimum number of points calculated on the university's points system

A pass at the required level in each of the subjects specified for the programme into which the candidate seeks admission

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

90481 ZAR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 90481 ZAR per year during 48 months.
National

40998 ZAR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 40998 ZAR per year during 48 months.

National Tuition: R40,998– R45,386

Living costs for Cape Town

9088 - 15529 ZAR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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