Doctor of Science: Agriculture
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About this qualification
A research-oriented doctoral qualification focused on advanced scholarship in agriculture within the Primary Agriculture subfield. It is positioned at NQF Level 10 and carries 240 credits, but its registration information requires verification and the supplied record shows a registration end date of 31 December 2014.
Who might consider this qualification?
People seeking advanced academic or research-focused development in agriculture may consider this qualification. Suitability and admission should be confirmed with the relevant institution because no admission criteria are supplied here.
How this qualification may support career preparation
This qualification may support progression towards advanced agricultural research, academic or scholarly work, subject to the institution’s requirements and the individual’s experience. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a particular career.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Advanced agricultural research
- Critical analysis of agricultural issues
- Scholarly communication
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Doctor of Science: Agriculture
- SAQA ID
- 16967
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 10
- Minimum credits
- 240
- Field
- 1
- Subfield
- Primary Agriculture
- Originator
- University of the Free State
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2014-12-31
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status directly with SAQA, as the supplied record shows a registration end date of 31 December 2014 and requires verification.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that the specific offering is available for new enrolment.
- Check the institution’s admission requirements, including any requirements for prior qualifications or research preparation.
- Ask the provider about the qualification’s research, supervision and assessment arrangements before applying.
- Confirm any applicable workplace, research-site or practical requirements with the provider.
- Check whether the qualification aligns with your intended academic or career pathway; no related-career mappings are supplied for this qualification.