North-West UniversityMaster's DegreeDiploma in Plant Science with Crop Production
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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