POSTGRADUATE INFORMATION
The Department of Agriculture offers Masters and Doctoral qualifications. They are designed to ensure postgraduate students are fully prepared for careers in professional and academic paths, equipped for leadership in policy and decision-making, and are competent to contribute to building a vibrant “knowledge economy” in post-apartheid South Africa and beyond.
Masters Degree in Agriculture (MSc Agri)
The General rules and the Faculty rules pertaining to Masters study apply.
Curriculum
A candidate shall propose, conduct and report on a research project in the module relevant to one of the following options:
Animal Science [4MSC16]
4AAS700- M.Sc in Agriculture (Animal Science)
Plant Science [4MSC18]
4AAS700-M.Sc in Agriculture (Plant Science)
Agribusiness and Management [4MSC17]
4AAS700 -M.Sc in Agriculture (Agribusiness and Management)
Doctoral degree in Doctor of Agriculture Sciences (D Agric Sciences)
The General rules and the Faculty rules pertaining to Doctoral study apply.
Curriculum
A candidate shall propose, conduct and report on a research project in the module relevant to one of the following options:
Animal Science [4PHD16]
4AAS800 -D Agric Sciences (Animal Science)
Plant Science [4PHD18]
4AAS800 -D Agric Sciences (Plant Science)
Agribusiness and Management [4PHD18]
4AAS800 -D Agric Sciences (Agribusiness and Management)