Overview
The Master of Science in Botany at University of Johannesburg will be awarded following the successful completion of a dissertation based on an approved research topic. In addition to the above, one or more additional modules may be required. The general regulations for Master’s Degrees are also applicable.
The purpose of a MSc dissertation is to provide students with specialised advanced education and training while meeting the requirements of a specific research component.
Students can master the required experimental and technological skills and necessary fieldwork competencies such as:
- innovation
- decision-making
- strategic thinking
- organisational skills.
More information
Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Dissertation in Botany
- Research
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
English
IELTS or TOEFL needed
Credits
180 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Biology Plant & Crop Sciences View 15 other Masters in Biology in South AfricaAcademic requirements
GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems. —
GRE® The GRE® General Test is a widely administered admissions test that measures the skills needed in today's graduate and business school programs worldwide. It contains three sections - Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Analytical Writing. Three scores are reported: a Verbal Reasoning score on a 130 - 170 score scale in one-point increments, a Quantitative Reasoning score on a 130 - 170 score scale in one-point increments, and an Analytical Writing score on a 0 - 6 score scale in half-point increments. —
GMAT The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is a test intended to assess certain analytical, writing, quantitative, verbal, and reading skills in written English for use in admission to a graduate management program, such as an MBA. GMAT contains 4 sections - Analytical Writing Assessment, Integrated Reasoning, Quantitative and Verbal. The score has a range from 200 - 800. —
English requirements
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 7 (required)
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at desiganated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 105 (required)
PTE Academic PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic) is a language test that enables students to demonstrate their writing, listening, speaking, and reading skills when applying to study in English. The score refers to a total score which ranges between 10 and 90. —
Other requirements
General requirements
An Honours Degree in Botany
Tuition Fee
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International
1250 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 1250 USD per year and a duration of 12 months. -
National
1250 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 1250 USD per year and a duration of 12 months.
R17 740.00
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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