Bachelor of Science: Agriculture: Plant Breeding
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About this qualification
This is a Level 8 agricultural science qualification focused on plant breeding within the Primary Agriculture subfield. It relates to the scientific development and improvement of crop plants, but the available information does not provide detailed curriculum or learning-outcome information.
Who might consider this qualification?
It may be considered by people interested in advanced study or work related to plant breeding, crop improvement and agricultural science. This is general guidance and does not confirm admission suitability or eligibility.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support further development toward plant-breeding and agricultural-science-related work, subject to the graduate’s knowledge, experience and any requirements applying to particular roles. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration. No approved related-career mappings are available in the supplied information.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Plant breeding concepts
- Agricultural science analysis
- Crop improvement thinking
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Bachelor of Science: Agriculture: Plant Breeding
- SAQA ID
- 16112
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 8
- Minimum credits
- 586
- Field
- 1
- Subfield
- Primary Agriculture
- Originator
- University of Pretoria
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2023-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the supplied record shows a registration-end snapshot of 30 June 2023 and requires verification.
- Confirm that the institution and specific programme are authorised or accredited for the intended offering.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements.
- Ask the provider about the assessment arrangements and whether any practical, laboratory or workplace-based requirements apply.
- Confirm whether the qualification is open for new enrolment and whether the title, SAQA number and qualification details remain current.