General Information

English proficiency test

In order for international students to fit into both the academic and social environment, they need to be conversant in English. All international applicants whose first language is not English, will have to write and pass the TOEFL test.

Application and more information:

  • TOEFL (Test of English as a foreign language)
  • IELTS (International English Language Testing System).

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Evaluation of qualificaitons – SAQA

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Fees and funding

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Bursaries for Veterinary Science studies

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International students

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Requirements for admission

  • Subject to the stipulations of General Regulation G.62, a BVSc, a four-year BSc in Agriculture (Animal Science), Microbiology, Zoology or Entomology or an equivalent degree is required.

  • A candidate with a completed BTech degree with a minimum of 60% in the broad area of specialisation in which the candidate wishes to pursue a master’s programme, must first complete additional undergraduate coursework as well as coursework at honours level as determined by the head of department. The programme of study must be approved by the Postgraduate Committee, Faculty Board and Subcommittee of Senate. Confirmation of candidature will be based on the successful completion of the additional coursework requirements before admission to the master’s programme. In certain cases, it remains the prerogative of the head of department to require, in addition to the entrance requirements mentioned above, the successful completion of an admissions test before registration.

  • A student may also be required to pass a proficiency test in English (TOEFL) at an acceptable level.

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Yearbook

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