Bachelor of Science in Agriculture in Animal Science
The (first) purpose of this qualification is to provide qualifiers with graduate-level (Level 6) knowledge, specific skills and applied competence in the field of animal science, that provide for continued personal intellectual growth, gainful economic and rewarding contributions to society.
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Qualification type
National First Degree(Min 480)
Credits
613
Sub-framework
HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
Providers listed
1
Qualification snapshot
Official qualification identity fields captured from the qualification record.
Originator
University of Pretoria
Quality assurance functionary
CHE - Council on Higher Education
Field
Field 01 - Agriculture and Nature Conservation
Subfield
Primary Agriculture
Qual class
Regular-Provider-ELOAC
Recognise previous learning
N
Important dates
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Registration start
2024-06-30
Registration end
2027-06-30
Last date for enrolment
2028-06-30
Last date for achievement
2033-06-30
Purpose and entry context
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Purpose and rationale
The (first) purpose of this qualification is to provide qualifiers with graduate-level (Level 6) knowledge, specific skills and applied competence in the field of animal science, that provide for continued personal intellectual growth, gainful economic and rewarding contributions to society.
The (second) purpose of this qualification is to provide Southern Africa with animal science professionals, who will have a clear and continuously growing understanding of the basic principles of animal science, and in particular the functional anatomy, physiology, growth, genetics, breeding, nutrition and management of domesticated and wild animals, as well as the factors influencing the quality of animal products.
Entry requirements and RPL
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
The institution conducts RPL in terms of the policy and guidelines of the institution to recognise other forms of formal, informal and non-formal learning and experience. In cases where learners do not comply with the formal admission requirements, the institution applies its RPL policy.
Entry Requirements
The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is
- Cognate Bachelor's Degree, NQF Level 7.
Or
- Cognate Advanced Diploma, NQF Level 7.
Replacement note
This qualification does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification.
Structure and assessment
Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.
Exit level outcomes
- Knowledge and understanding of the basic principles of animal science which includes the functional anatomy, physiology, genetics, breeding, nutrition and management of domestic and wild animals.
- The skills to efficiently breed, feed and manage all classes of domesticated and wild animals in different production systems.
- To comply with professional and ethical standards in the agricultural and wildlife sciences.
- To comply with the requirements for professional registration as an animal scientist.
Associated assessment criteria
- Seminars and presentations
Integrated assessment
Simulations.
Work-place assessments.
Written examinations.
Oral examinations.
Other
- Seminars.
- Leadership skills.
- Interpersonal communication skills.
- Case studies.
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
This qualification offers both possibilities of horizontal and vertical articulation.
Horizontal Articulation
- Cognate Postgraduate Diploma, NQF Level 8.
- Cognate Bachelor's Honours Degree, NQF Level 8.
Vertical Articulation
- Master of Agriculture in Animal Production Management, NQF Level 9.
- Cognate Master's Degree, NQF Level 9.
International comparability
This qualification compares with the following international qualifications in terms of the range of competencies in the learning content offered.
Notes
As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015.
NOTES
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Providers currently listed
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