Code | Faculty | Department |
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02255011 | Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences | Department: Plant Science |
Credits | Duration | NQF level |
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Minimum duration of study: 2 jaar | Totale krediete: 180 | NQF level: 09 |
Residence
On the recommendation of the relevant 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 relevant head of department and Postgraduate Studies Committee.
Curriculum
Subject to programme-specific requirements, the curriculum for the MScAgric degree consists of the following:
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.
1. Relevant BScAgric degree
2. A weighted average of at least 60% at honours level
3. Additional work/modules may be required in order to reach the desired level of competency
Note: Depending on the academic background of the student and the chosen area of study, it may be required of the student to do additional coursework.
Module-inhoud:
This module involves the development, presentation and approval of a research proposal, the execution of the research project, and the writing up and presentation of the research results. In addition to the dissertation, the student is also expected to compile a concept research paper for publication in a peer-reviewed UP accredited scientific journal.
Module-inhoud:
This module involves the development, presentation and approval of a research proposal, the execution of the research project, and the writing up and presentation of the research results. In addition to the dissertation, the student is also expected to compile a concept research paper for publication in a peer-reviewed UP accredited scientific journal.
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