Code | Faculty | Department |
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02255002 | Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences | Department: Plant Science |
Credits | Duration | NQF level | SAQA ID |
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Minimum duration of study: 2 years | Total credits: 180 | NQF level: 09 | SAQA ID: 105526 |
Also consult General Academic Regulations G30-G41.
Residence
On the recommendation of the relevant head of department, the Dean may set specific residential requirements for the MScAgric degree.
Curriculum
Subject to programme-specific requirements, the curriculum for the MScAgric degree consists of the following:
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.
Minimum credits: 180
Module content:
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.
Minimum credits: 180
Module content:
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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