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Programme: MScAgric (Animal Science) (Production Physiology and Product Quality)

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Code Faculty Department
02255007 Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences Department: Animal Science
Credits Duration NQF level
Minimum duration of study: 2 years Total credits: 180 NQF level:  09

Programme information

The curriculum for the MScAgric degree consists of a dissertation of 180 credits.
An MScAgric degree in Production Physiology and Product Quality offers opportunity to conduct research on
aspects of animal growth, adaptation and reproduction physiology of farm animals and game, with a focus on
animal products and the quality thereof. Physiological aspects of the animal under extensive and intensive
livestock production systems in South Africa and / or Southern Africa may be part of the research in these
projects. Projects in this program offer opportunities for inter disciplinary research.

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. A dissertation; and
  2. 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.
  3. Please note that not all modules will be offered in any one year.

Admission requirements

1.    BScAgric (Animal Science) degree and a weighted average of at least 60% at final year level
2.    Relevant honours degree and a cumulative weighted average of at least 60% at honours level
3.    An admission examination may be required

Note: Additional modules may be required in order to reach the desired level of competency 
 

Minimum credits: 180

Core modules

Minimum credits: 180

Core modules


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