Doctor of Science: Agriculture
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
This is a doctoral-level higher education qualification focused on the broad area of agriculture, within the Primary Agriculture subfield. The supplied record places it at NQF Level 10 and indicates a substantial credit value. Its registration record requires verification and shows a registration-end snapshot of 31 December 2014.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in advanced academic or scientific work related to agriculture may consider this qualification. Suitability, admission and enrolment should be confirmed directly with the relevant institution and current official records.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support further academic, scientific or research-oriented work connected with agriculture. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into any particular career, and no approved related-career mappings were supplied.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Advanced agricultural research
- Scientific analysis in an agricultural context
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Doctor of Science: Agriculture
- SAQA ID
- 72898
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 10
- Minimum credits
- 364
- Field
- 1
- Subfield
- Primary Agriculture
- Originator
- University of KwaZulu-Natal
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2014-12-31
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, since the supplied record shows a registration-end snapshot and requires verification.
- Confirm that the institution and specific offering are authorised or accredited where applicable.
- Check the institution’s current admission requirements and whether applications or enrolment are still available.
- Ask the institution about the qualification’s assessment arrangements and any research, dissertation or other completion requirements.
- Confirm the current qualification title, NQF information, credit value and delivery arrangements against official institutional and SAQA information.