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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (AGRICULTURE) HONOURS: ANIMAL SCIENCE: NUTRITIONAL SCIENCE

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SAQA ID113937
NQF Level8
Credits120
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

This is an NQF level 8, 120-credit honours qualification focused on nutritional science within animal science and primary agriculture. It is associated with the University of Pretoria and falls within the Higher Education Qualifications Sub-Framework (HEQSF). The available record shows a registration-end snapshot dated 25 July 2019, so its current availability should be verified before considering enrolment.

Who might consider this qualification?

People interested in advanced academic study of animal nutrition, animal science and agricultural production may consider this qualification. This is general guidance and does not establish admission eligibility.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may support further academic or technical development in areas related to animal nutrition, animal science and primary agriculture. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a particular career.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Applying scientific reasoning to animal nutrition topics
  • Interpreting and evaluating information related to animal nutrition
  • Considering nutrition-related issues in primary agriculture and animal science

Official dataset information

Qualification title
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (AGRICULTURE) HONOURS: ANIMAL SCIENCE: NUTRITIONAL SCIENCE
SAQA ID
113937
NQF sub-framework
HEQSF
NQF level
8
Minimum credits
120
Field
1
Subfield
Primary Agriculture
Originator
University of Pretoria
Registration end in source dataset
2019-07-25
Verification status: Requires Verification. The imported SAQA file is a historical dataset snapshot; current registration must be separately verified before Edupstairs describes it as current.

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