Applied Sciences FACULTY
Start your future career in Nature Conservation
Diploma in Nature Conservation
WHAT YOU NEED
Minimum Admission Requirements
National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) with:
• English Home or First Additional Language (4)
• Mathematics (3); or Technical Mathematics (4); or Mathematical Literacy (5)
• Life Sciences (4)
The department utilises an Admission Point Score (APS) as selection criteria once your minimum admission requirements are satisfied. You have to score a minimum of 30 with Maths, 31 with Technical Maths, or 32 with Maths Literacy on the mainstream programme; and 28 with Maths, 29 with Technical Maths, or 30 with Maths Literacy on the Extended Curriculum Programme (ECP).
DISCLAIMER
Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. Information is subject to change, based on approval and accreditation of HEQSF aligned qualifications during 2024/2025. Admission requirements may therefore differ between the existing qualification and the HEQSF aligned qualification. Please consult the CPUT website or Faculty for updated information. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this brochure; however the University reserves the right at any time, if circumstances require, to make changes to any of the published details.
YOUR SUBJECTS
First year
• Animal Studies 1A, 1B
• Plant Studies 1A, 1B
• Conservation Ecology 1A, 1B
• Computer Applications
• Conservation Communication
• Biodiversity Management 1B
• Principles of Conservation
Second year
• Biodiversity Management 2A, 2B
• Conservation Ecology 2
• Plant Studies 2
• Soil Conservation
• Conservation Practice 2A, 2B
• Conservation Extension 2
• Animal Studies 2
Third year
• Conservation Research 3
• Biodiversity Management 3
• Conservation Compliance
• Conservation Extension 3
• Conservation Administration 3
• Conservation Practice 3
Your on-the-job training
During your third year of study, you will be placed into a nature conservation organisation where you will receive your on-the-job practical training.
YOUR FUTURE SELF Future
studies
Advanced Diploma in Nature Conservation
Postgraduate Diploma in Conservation Science
Master of Conservation Science
Doctor of Conservation Science
Future industries
National, provincial, municipal and private parks/ reserves
Non-governmental organisations (NGOs)
Government departments, private and community organisations dealing with the management of biodiversity/ natural resources
Ecotourism
Agriculture sectors
Law enforcement
Environmental policy and compliance
Environmental education
Future career
Manager: Natural Resources or Protected Areas
Alien Species Controller
Researcher
Field Guide
Ecotourism
Field Ranger
Section Ranger
Park/ Reserve Manager
Game Farm Manager
creating futures
HOW TO APPLY
Please note: All students are required to apply online, except for qualifications that do not cater for online applications.
ONLINE APPLICATIONS
Do you qualify to apply online?
ONLINE APPLICATIONS ARE FREE
Choose your qualification by consulting this brochure or the CPUT website
Gather your documents (i.e. certified copies less than three months old)
View or download the online application guides available on our website at www.cput.ac.za/study/apply under Step 4: Online application for information on how to apply online
Complete your application online by visiting www.cput.ac.za/study/apply and following the steps
Follow-up by getting your admission status and downloading your admission letter via the online application tracking system by visiting www.cput.ac.za/study/track
MANUAL APPLICATIONS
Do you qualify to apply manually?
Please note: No manual posted or over the counter applications will be accepted for any course, other than the listed qualifications that do not cater for online applications.