Overview

Key facts

The Master of Science degree in Animal, Plant and Environmental Sciences is offered by University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg targets individuals interested in getting involved with research in the fields of conservation, ecology, biodiversity, global change, botany, zoology with a view of furthering their studies to achieve a PhD or with the view of going into a research and conservation focused career. 

Why study Animal, Plant and Environmental Sciences at Wits?

The Animal, Plant and Environmental Sciences at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg is home to a number of world leaders in sustainability, savannah ecology, conservation, among other research areas. Our School includes a diverse, research active and passionate staff and post-graduate cohort working on a variety of projects ranging from animal behaviour to plant systematics and evolution to ecology and aquatic ecology. Our School prides itself on the extent of its research experience.

Career Opportunities

• Nature conservation: national or conservation agencies, private wildlife enterprises, environmental NGOs, environmental consultancy

• Research: in government and university institutions

• Environmental Impact Assessment

• Commerce and industry: private consulting firms, environmental divisions of large corporations, marketing, scientific services, mining and forestry companies.