Bachelor of Science in Agriculture in Food Science and Technology
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About this qualification
This is a Level 8 bachelor’s qualification focused on the scientific and technological study of food in an agricultural context. It is associated with the Secondary Agriculture subfield and carries 598 credits. The available information does not provide enough detail to describe specific subjects or learning outcomes.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in the relationship between agriculture, food and applied science might consider this qualification. This is general guidance only and does not confirm admission suitability or eligibility.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may provide a foundation relevant to further study or work connected with food science, food technology and agriculture. No specific related careers were supplied, and completing the qualification does not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Applying scientific thinking to food-related and agricultural contexts
- Understanding food science and technology as an area of study
- Engaging with agricultural subject matter at an advanced undergraduate level
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Bachelor of Science in Agriculture in Food Science and Technology
- SAQA ID
- 6447
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 8
- Minimum credits
- 598
- Field
- 1
- Subfield
- Secondary Agriculture
- Originator
- University of Pretoria
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2024-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status before enrolling, as the supplied record includes a registration-end snapshot of 30 June 2024 and requires verification.
- Confirm that the intended provider is authorised to offer this specific qualification.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements, application deadlines and recognition of prior learning arrangements, if applicable.
- Ask the provider for the current curriculum, learning outcomes, credit structure and assessment information.
- Confirm whether any practical, laboratory or workplace-related requirements apply.
- Check how the qualification is currently titled and recorded by the provider and SAQA before making an enrolment decision.