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.
Careers
A qualification in botany or plant science may allow you to pursue careers in areas such as:
- Researcher / Analyst / Lab technician
- Lecturer / Teacher
- Herbarium Curator
- Molecular and Cell Biologist
- Microbiologist
- Environmental consultant & managers
- Ecologist
- Agricultural consultant
- Conservation or Forestry
- Conservation Biologist
- Ethnobotanist
- Ecotourism
- Taxonomist
- Plant pathologist
- Plant geneticist
- Food quality control
- Food industry
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Botany: Dissertation
- Research
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Biology Botany View 41 other Masters in Biology in South AfricaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- An Honours Degree in Botany
Tuition Fee
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International
851 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 851 EUR per year during 12 months.
R14,634 – R171,158
Living costs for Johannesburg
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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.