BSc Honours Biodiversity and Heritage Conservation
- Entry level
- A-Level entry
- Field of study
- Environment & Natural Resources
- Duration
- 4 years
- Institution
- University of Zimbabwe
Entry requirements
This is a degree. It is entered after A-Level, so O-Level results alone are not enough.
As the institution publishes it
Normal entry: at least 2 'A' Level passes in Science subjects including Biology AND an 'O' Level pass in Mathematics. Special entry: Diploma in Biological Science or equivalent plus a minimum of 2 years' relevant work experience.
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About this programme
Focuses on protecting species, ecosystems and cultural heritage. You study biodiversity science, protected-area management, heritage conservation and the policy and community aspects of conservation. Suits students driven to protect species, habitats and cultural sites. Study usually includes fieldwork, policy and community-engagement components, relevant to Zimbabwe's protected-area and heritage agencies.
What you will study
Biodiversity and ecology; conservation biology; protected-area and heritage management; environmental policy; GIS; community conservation; research methods.
Further study and pathways
MSc or PhD in conservation or biodiversity; parks, heritage bodies and conservation NGOs.
Source: University of Zimbabwe: UZ_Undergraduate_Programme_Catalogue.xlsx, sheet "Programmes"
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