Code | Faculty |
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02256000 | Fakulteit Natuur- en Landbouwetenskappe |
Credits | Duration |
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Minimum duur van studie: 1 jaar | Totale krediete: 180 |
Hierdie inligting is slegs in Engels beskikbaar.
The curriculum consists of further study in the field of specialisation and a dissertation or, alternatively a mini-dissertation accompanied by more coursework than that required if the dissertation option is followed. The mini-dissertation will consist of research done by the candidate under supervision of a member of the Faculty staff. (A dissertation comprises at least 120 of the credits required for the degree, whereas a mini-dissertation comprises 100 credits.)
Residence
On the recommendation of the head of department, the Dean may set specific residential requirements for the MScAgric degree.
Renewal of registration
As long as progress is satisfactory, renewal of the registration of a master’s student will be accepted for the second year of the study. Registration for a third and subsequent years will only take place when the Student Administration of the Faculty receives a written motivation which is supported by the head of department and Postgraduate Studies Committee.
Curriculum
Subject to programme-specific requirements, the curriculum for the MScAgric degree consists of the following:
a. A dissertation; and
b. Further study in the major subject/s, augmented by ancillary modules prescribed by the Postgraduate Studies Committee, on the recommendation of the head of department. Such ancillary modules may be taken simultaneously with the major subject/s. Candidates in possession of the BScAgricHons degree may be exempted from additional ancillary modules.
General
Candidates are required to familiarise themselves with the General Regulations regarding the maximum period of registration and the requirements on the submission of a draft article for publication.
The MScAgric degree is conferred with distinction on candidates who obtain a final average mark of at least 75% and a mark of at least 75% for the dissertation/mini-dissertation from each of the members of the examination panel. Where a member of the examination panel awards a mark of less than 75% for the dissertation/mini-dissertation, that member of the examination panel must offer, in writing, support for his/her decision, or indicate in writing that he/she supports the examination committee’s decision to confer the degree with distinction.
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