Master of Science in Forestry
The purpose of this qualification is to provide the qualifying learner with advanced levels of training necessary for applied management and/or applied research within the Forestry industry and related fields.
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Qualification type
Master's Degree
Credits
180
Sub-framework
HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
Providers listed
1
Qualification snapshot
Official qualification identity fields captured from the qualification record.
Originator
Nelson Mandela University
Quality assurance functionary
CHE - Council on Higher Education
Field
Field 01 - Agriculture and Nature Conservation
Subfield
Forestry and Wood Technology
Qual class
Regular-Provider-ELOAC
Recognise previous learning
Y
Important dates
These dates are carried directly from the qualification record.
Registration start
2024-07-01
Registration end
2027-06-30
Last date for enrolment
2028-06-30
Last date for achievement
2031-06-30
Purpose and entry context
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Purpose and rationale
The purpose of this qualification is to provide the qualifying learner with advanced levels of training necessary for applied management and/or applied research within the Forestry industry and related fields.
Entry requirements and RPL
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Access can be gained through RPL by learners who do not meet the minimum entry requirements.
Entry Requirements
- Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Forestry, Level 7 or equivalent.
- Bachelor of Science in Agriculture in Forestry, Level 8.
- Bachelor of Science in Forestry and Wood Science, Level 8.
- Postgraduate Diploma: Forestry and Wood Science, Level 8.
Structure and assessment
Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.
Exit level outcomes
Apply the appropriate knowledge, skills and abilities to undertake applied research projects within the forest industry.
Associated assessment criteria
- Identify a specific research priority in the forestry environment.
- Identify key questions within the problem area.
- Literature research.
- Formulate main research problem and key questions.
- State hypothesis.
- Define research strategy and research methodology.
- Decide on relevant data collection and analysis techniques, and implement.
- Analyse data and interpret findings.
- Describe extent of study.
- Outline all aspects of methodology appropriate to the study.
- Provide review based on existing literature.
- Discuss and provide conclusions on the outcome and findings of the research.
- Publish research findings in accredited journal.
- Present papers and lectures based on the research.
Integrated Assessment
The Learner's abilities are tested through
- Written or oral examination of mastery of the theoretical/academical component of learning by means of an externally examined and moderated research paper on an appropriate subject.
- Continuous evaluation.
And
- Integrated assessment.
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
Horizontal Articulation
- Master of Science in Agriculture in Agro-forestry, Level 9.
Vertical Articulation
- Doctor of Science in Forestry, Level 10.
Providers currently listed
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