Overview

Key facts

Stellenbosch University's Honours programme in Applied Plant Physiology is designed to strengthen your knowledge and competencies in the discipline of Horticultural Science, with emphasis on plant physiological, biochemical and molecular mechanisms, which is relevant to production and quality systems within horticultural crops. You will also be equipped in research methodology, whilst your writing and presentation skills will also be developed. These skills will enable you to apply for further postgraduate studies offered in Horticulture (MScAgric).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Deciduous fruit production
Greenhouse production techniques
Cultivation of future crops
Plant Genetics and Crop Improvement
Biometrical Applications

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-02-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-30 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-09-14 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Stellenbosch, South Africa

Disciplines

Physiotherapy Botany Physiology View 15 other Bachelors in Physiology 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

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Proof of permanent residence or refugee status (if you are not a South African citizen)

Student support form (students with disabilities)

Additional programme specific documents (If applicable)

Application fee (R100) – 8 USD

Unless your documents are in English or Dutch, you should supply a certified translation with certified copies of your qualifications

Write the National Benchmark Tests AQL and MAT

NSC aggregate of at least 60% (excluding Life Orientation)

Mathematics 60%

English Home Language 50% OR Afrikaans Home Language 50% OR English First Additional Language 60% OR Afrikaans First Additional Language 60%

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
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Accidents
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Tuition Fee

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International

113750 ZAR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 113750 ZAR per year during 12 months.
National

56298 ZAR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 56298 ZAR per year during 12 months.

All years of registration: International degree-seeking students are required to make a minimum compulsory initial payment towards the Tuition fees: R45,000.

Living costs for Stellenbosch

7630 - 10640 ZAR /month

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Scholarships Information

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