Obtaining a degree in Biological Sciences will allow you to choose from a wide range of careers.  From lecturing, to research, to active field work in Exploration Geology where site work follows on research and modulation.

Some career options include:

• Universities and tertiary institutions: lecturers and researchers
• Research: Council for Geoscience, Mintek, Miningtek of the CSIR, WRC and ARC
• Private sector: consultation companies with relevance to civil engineering, industry and environmental relevant issues such as pollution and rehabilitation of disturbed areas, mineral mining industry, exploration companies, banking (project financing) and environmental conservation consultation companies.
• Entrepreneurs: with their own mines and consultation businesses.
• Government departments: Department of Energy, Mineral Resources, Water Affairs, Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.

If you would like a better gauge of what awaits you when choosing a career in these fields please visit: GoStudy.net/nwu  This will also help you to choose the right course in conjunction with your choice of career path.