University of Pretoria MSc Wildlife Health, Ecology and Management (Coursework)

This programme is offered by the Department of Production Animal Studies.

This degree programme underlines the major health, ecology and management considerations in wildlife animals. It caters for the needs of candidates who wish to extend their knowledge and skills that they have gained during their undergraduate training and aims to allow them to practise at a higher level.

The curriculum consists of compulsory modules as well as a mini-dissertation. The MSc degree is conferred by virtue of the successful completion of prescribed modules in the curriculum and a mini-dissertation

The majority of the modules will be presented during a six-month contact period at the Hans Hoheisen Wildlife Research Centre, Orpen Gate, Kruger National Park, where accommodation is available at the student’s cost.

Also consult the General Regulations. Students are required to confirm whether a module will be presented in any particular year. This enquiry should be directed to the relevant head of department according to the syllabi information provided in the list of modules.

Subject to the stipulations of the applicable General Regulations, a BScHons, a four-year BScAgric, BVSc or equivalent degree or a relevant postgraduate diploma (on NQF level 8) is required.

Two years of professional experience might be required in certain cases.

Additional Requirements

In cases where web-based/online modules are offered, basic computer skills is required in order to successfully participate in the degree programme.

In certain cases, it remains the prerogative of the head of department to require, in addition to the entrance requirements, the successful completion of an admissions test before registration.

All international applicants whose first language is not English, may be required to pass a proficiency test in English (TOEFL). Application and more information: www.ets.org/toefl/

Postgraduate applicants who have completed any foreign qualifications must have all their previous post-school qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) before applying for postgraduate studies at the University of Pretoria: www.saqa.org.za

International requirements

International students have to ensure they are aware of all aspects pertaining to them to study at the University of Pretoria which can be found at www.up.ac.za/isd .

The University of Pretoria aspires to be internationally competitive and nationally relevant. The Faculty achieves this by ensuring that its academic and research programmes conform to the highest standards and that the national and international accreditation of its degrees by professional bodies is maintained. Furthermore, the Faculty strives that the market value associated with its degree will always be of competitive benefit to students.