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Higher Diploma in Forestry and Range Ecology - HDFRE

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PROGRAMME TYPE:

Diploma

PROGRAMME DURATION:

3 years

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

General Certificate of Secondary Education or equivalent with the following minimum grades: E in English Language, C in Mathematics, C in at least two Pure Sciences or BB in Science Double Award and D in any other subject.

Higher Diploma in Forestry and Range Ecology - HDFRE:

The DFRE programme focuses on developing professionals in the theory and practice of forest and range sciences to meet the needs of forest and rangeland sectors in promoting the sustainable management, utilization and conservation of forest and rangeland resources
PROGRAMME TYPE:

Bachelor Degree

PROGRAMME DURATION:

4 years

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

General Certificate of Secondary Education or equivalent with the following minimum grades: E in English Language, C in Mathematics, C in at least two Pure Sciences or BB in Science Double Award and D in any other subject.

Objectives of the Programme
  • To develop well trained human resources to meet the growing needs of the various sectors of agriculture and allied industries in Botswana.
  • To co-operate with other Departments in the Faculty of Agriculture and outside the Faculty in training and producing high quality human resources in agriculture and related fields.
  • To combine theory and practices in order to inculcate critical thinking in all agricultural courses
Employment Opportunities

There are career opportunities for the graduates of the Higher Diploma in Forestry and Range Ecology in Government, Parastatal organizations, Private, sector and the NGOs. Graduates of Higher Diploma in Forestry and range Ecology can also opt for self-employment.