University of South Africa, UNISAUniversity of South Africa, UNISA

This degree is aimed at students aspiring to entry-level positions as professionals in a wide range of fields and sectors, including teaching, the medical and health-related professions, the chemical and biotechnical industries and the environment.

Type: undergraduate degree

Duration: 3 years full time

Compulsory Subjects

First year subjects:
  • Botany
  • Mathematics
  • Comprehension skills in science
  • End-user computing
Second year subject:
  • Botany
  • Biochemistry
  • Chemistry
Third year subjects:
  • Botany
  • Biochemistry

Careers: aquatic and terrestrial ecologists, environmentalists, plant breeders, plant physiologist, eco-physiologist, biochemist.

Source: www.unisa.ac.za