Departments
Department of Ecology and Resource Management
Programmes
The following is a list of academic programmes offered by the department. Click on the programme listed below to read more about it:
In addition, the Department is now offering the following Diploma and Certificate courses:
- Diploma in Natural Resource Management (DipNRM)
- Certificate in Environmental Management (CertEnvM)
Bachelor of Environmental Sciences (BEnvSc) Duration
3 years
Entry Requirements
- Matric exemption with the minimum of either D (SG) or E (HG) pass levels for at least two of the following: Agricultural Sciences, Biology, Economics, Geography, Physical Science.
- Minimum of E (SG) or F (HG) pass levels in matric mathematics. Students who do not satisfy this requirement will have to take and pass bridging mathematics modules offered in the School of Mathematical and Natural Sciences in the University.
- Relevant prior learning and/or work experience in environmental management fields may qualify a person into the programme after due evaluation by the School's Admission Board.
Curriculum Structure
Students take all core modules in Ecology and Resource Management (ERM) and in another one Department in the School at all levels of study as a minimum. Thus, we have the following streams of Bachelor of Environmental Science (BEnvSc) students:
- Ecology and Resource Management + Geography Majors
- Ecology and Resource Management + Environmental Geology Majors
- Ecology and Resource Management + Hydrology Majors
- Ecology and Resource Management + Environmental Planning Majors
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Bachelor of Environmental Management (BEnvM) Duration
4 years Entry Requirements
- Matric exemption with a minimum of either C (SG) or D (HG) pass levels in at least two of the following: Agricultural Sciences, Biology, Economics, Geography, Physical Science
- Minimum of E (SG) or F (HG) pass levels in matric mathematics. Students who do not satisfy this requirement will have to take and pass bridging mathematics modules offered in the School of Mathematical and Natural Sciences in the University.
- Relevant prior learning and/or work experience in environmental management fields may qualify a person into the programme after due evaluation by the School's Admission Board.
Curriculum Structure
Students take all core modules in Ecology and Resource Management (ERM) as well as the additional specialised Environmental Management modules which fall in the following career areas:
- Pollution and Waste Management
- Applied Ecology and Biodiversity Management
- Environmental Impact Assessment, Auditing and Modelling
- Techniques of Resource Analysis and Land Information Systems
- Environmental Economics and Policy Analysis
In addition, the student is expected, as a minimum, to do and pass the core modules from one other Department in the School up to the Third Year level.
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Bachelor of Environmental Sciences Honours (BEnvH-ERM)
Duration
1 Year Postgraduate
Entry Requirements
A Bachelor of Environmental Science Degree or related science degree with an average of 60% pass in the final year.
Curriculum Structure
Three core modules and four electives all from Ecology and Resource Management as minimum. Students may opt to add more electives from sister Departments in the School.
Master of Environmental Sciences in Pollution (MEnvSc-Poll)
Duration
1 year postgraduate taught course work and mini-dissertation masters programme.
Entry Requirements An Honours Degree in Environmental Sciences or related fields.
Curriculum Structure
4 core modules including a mini-dissertation and 3 electives all offered within the division of Pollution and Waste Management in Department of Ecology and Resource Management as minimum.
Master of Environmental Sciences by Research and Thesis (MEnvSc) Duration
1 Year Entry Requirements
An honours degree in Ecology and Resource Management or related fields.
Curriculum Structure
A fully research based degree leading to a thesis. Current students on this programme are working in the following research fields:
- Wetland Management and Rehabilitation
- Ecology and Management of Alien Plant Species
- Environmental Impacts of Mining
Prospective students are urged to make prior contacts with the Department to see if their research projects can be supported in terms of supervision expertise and other research facilities available in the Department .
Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Sciences (PhD - EnvSc) Duration
Minimum of 3 years Entry Requirements
A Masters Degree in Ecology and Resource Management or related fields.
Curriculum Structure
A fully research based programme. Prospective students are urged to make prior contacts with the Department to see if their research can be supported in terms of supervision expertise and other research facilities available in the Department.
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