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Bachelor of Science: Agriculture: Horticulture

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SAQA ID6417
NQF Level8
Credits600
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

This is a 600-credit Bachelor of Science qualification at NQF Level 8 in the Horticulture subfield. It is focused on horticulture within the broader agricultural sciences and is intended to provide advanced academic preparation in this area.

Who might consider this qualification?

People interested in pursuing advanced academic preparation in horticulture and agricultural science may consider this qualification. Suitability depends on the provider's stated admission requirements and the qualification's current availability and status.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may provide relevant preparation for further study or work connected with horticulture and agricultural science. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a particular career. No specific related-career mappings are available here.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Applying scientific and analytical thinking to horticulture-related questions
  • Understanding horticulture within an agricultural science context
  • Interpreting and communicating agriculture-related information

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Bachelor of Science: Agriculture: Horticulture
SAQA ID
6417
NQF sub-framework
HEQSF
NQF level
8
Minimum credits
600
Field
1
Subfield
Horticulture
Originator
University of Pretoria
Registration end in source dataset
2023-06-30
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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