Entomologists collaborate closely with agriculturalists, economists, engineers, mathematicians, physicists, plant scientists and veterinarians, among others, to document, understand, conserve and manage animal life.An honours degree is the minimum requirement for accreditation as a practising natural scientist and for working as an environmental consultant in South Africa. The Department offers honours, master’s and PhD degree programmes in Zoology and Entomology.
The Ecology programme is offered at University of Pretoria .
Graduates can look forward to a range of exciting career prospects. They could be employed at nature conservancies, environmental consultancies and conservation planning agencies, medical and veterinary research institutions, in the biochemical and biotechnology industries, at educational institutions, in IT-related fields and in the corporate sector.
Career opportunities include all the activities potentially involved in modern research, development and training, and natural resources policy formulation. These usually include a stimulating combination of analytical work, laboratory or fieldwork, and human resources management. Graduates find work in environmentally-based statutory and private conservation organisations, organisations involved in the direct or indirect use of natural resources, environmental consultancies, environmental education initiatives and academic and training institutions.
Starting in
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You can apply until:
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Always verify the dates on the programme website.
Application period starts on the 1st of May and ends on 31st of August
Courses include:
You need the following IELTS score:
Minimum required score:
The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.
Subjects passed on an exit-level
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Check the programme website for information about funding options.
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