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Bachelor of Science: Agriculture: Industrial Microbiology

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SAQA ID20912
NQF Level7
Credits514
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

This is a higher-education agriculture qualification focused on the application of microbiology in agricultural and industrial contexts. It is positioned at NQF Level 7 and carries 514 credits. The recorded registration period ended on 30 June 2009, so its current availability should be confirmed before any enrolment decision.

Who might consider this qualification?

It may be of interest to people seeking an advanced academic foundation combining agriculture with industrial microbiology, particularly those interested in laboratory-based, scientific or agricultural environments. This is guidance only and does not confirm admission eligibility.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may support further development toward work or further study related to agricultural science and industrial microbiology. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a specific career, and no approved career relationships are recorded for this qualification.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Applying scientific and microbiological thinking in agricultural contexts
  • Developing a foundation for laboratory-oriented work
  • Using analytical approaches relevant to agriculture and industrial microbiology

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Bachelor of Science: Agriculture: Industrial Microbiology
SAQA ID
20912
NQF sub-framework
HEQSF
NQF level
7
Minimum credits
514
Field
1
Subfield
Primary Agriculture
Originator
University of Natal
Registration end in source dataset
2009-06-30
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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Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.