North-West UniversityDiplomaDiploma in Animal Science
Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
Duration3 yearsNQF level9Minimum APS22Campuses1
About this course
NWU 2027 Grade 12 Prospectus, page(s) 17. Published requirements: • English level 3 • Physical Science level 3 OR Life Science level 3 OR Agricultural Science level 4 • Mathematics level 3 OR Technical Mathematics level 4 OR Mathematical Literacy level 5 • DURATION: 3 years
What you may study
Biological and environmental sciences; production systems; resource management; soil, plant or animal studies; data collection; fieldwork; and practical projects. Module names and sequencing must be confirmed in the institution's current curriculum.
Required school subjects
EnglishLevel 3 · 40%English level 3
Physical SciencesLevel 3 · 40%Physical Sciences or Life Sciences: Physical Science level 3 OR Life Science level 3 OR Agricultural Science level 4
Life SciencesLevel 3 · 40%Physical Sciences or Life Sciences: Physical Science level 3 OR Life Science level 3 OR Agricultural Science level 4
Agricultural SciencesLevel 4 · 50%Physical Sciences or Life Sciences: Physical Science level 3 OR Life Science level 3 OR Agricultural Science level 4
Mathematical LiteracyLevel 5 · 60%Mathematics / Mathematical Literacy / Technical Mathematics: Mathematics level 3 OR Technical Mathematics level 4 OR Mathematical Literacy level 5
Technical MathematicsLevel 4 · 50%Mathematics / Mathematical Literacy / Technical Mathematics: Mathematics level 3 OR Technical Mathematics level 4 OR Mathematical Literacy level 5
MathematicsLevel 3 · 40%Mathematics / Mathematical Literacy / Technical Mathematics: Mathematics level 3 OR Technical Mathematics level 4 OR Mathematical Literacy level 5
Possible study paths
Graduates may progress to doctoral study in a related field, subject to research alignment and the receiving institution's admission requirements. Advanced or postgraduate study in agriculture, environmental management, conservation, biological sciences or a related specialisation, subject to admission requirements.
Where this qualification may lead
Agricultural adviser; production manager; conservation officer; environmental technician; farm manager; field researcher; or natural-resource practitioner.
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