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Bachelor of Science Honours: Agriculture: Animal Science

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SAQA ID17204
NQF Level7
Credits128
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

This is an honours-level higher education qualification focused on Animal Science within the Primary Agriculture field. It is associated with the University of Fort Hare and carries 128 credits at NQF level 7. The available registration record shows an end date of 31 December 2018, so its current availability should be confirmed before considering enrolment.

Who might consider this qualification?

It may be considered by people seeking advanced academic study in Animal Science and an understanding of animal-related topics within the agricultural sector. Suitability and admission should be confirmed with the relevant institution.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may support further academic or agriculture-related development involving Animal Science. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a particular career, and no related career mappings are available in the supplied information.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Applying scientific thinking to animal-related agricultural questions
  • Analysing information relevant to Animal Science
  • Developing subject knowledge in Primary Agriculture
  • Communicating about animal science topics in an academic or agricultural context

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Bachelor of Science Honours: Agriculture: Animal Science
SAQA ID
17204
NQF sub-framework
HEQSF
NQF level
7
Minimum credits
128
Field
1
Subfield
Primary Agriculture
Originator
University of Fort Hare
Registration end in source dataset
2018-12-31
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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