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North-West University, Department of Agriculture

The School of Agricultural Sciences comprises 4 disciplines: Agricultural Economics and Extension, Animal Health, Animal Sciences, and Crop Sciences. Students are enrolled in under- and post-graduate programs where they are expertly trained in various disciplines.


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Postgraduate options

  • MSc in Agricultural Economics
  • MSc in Agricultural Extension
  • MSc in Animal Health
  • MSc in Animal Sciences
  • MSc in Crop Sciences
  • PhD in Agricultural Economics
  • PhD in Agricultural Extension
  • PhD in Animal Health
  • PhD in Animal Sciences
  • PhD in Crop Sciences

North-West University, Department of Agriculture Requirement

DegreeField RequirementsAPS
Diploma in Animal Health English level 3

Mathematics level 3

Life Sciences OR Physical Sciences level 3


DURATION: 3 years
19
Diploma in Animal Science English level 3

Mathematics level 3 OR Mathematical Literacy level 5

Life Sciences OR Physical Sciences level 3 OR Agricultural Sciences level 4

DURATION: 3 years
19
Diploma in Plant ScienceCrop ProductionEnglish level 3

Mathematics level 3 OR Mathematical Literacy level 5

Life Sciences OR Physical Sciences level 3 OR Agricultural Sciences level 4

DURATION: 3 years
19
Bachelor of Sciencewith Chemistry and Physics 

with Physics and Mathematics

with Physics and Applied Maths

with Physics and Computer Science

with Computer Science and Mathematics
Mathematics level 5

Physical Science level 4

DURATION: 3 years
26
Bachelor of Sciencewith Biochemistry and ChemistryMathematics level 4

Physical Science level 4


DURATION: 3 years
26
Bachelor of Sciencewith Chemistry, Mathematics and Applied Maths

with Geography and Applied Mathematics
Mathematics level 5

Physical Science level 4

DURATION: 3 years
26
Bachelor of Sciencewith Applied Mathematics and Chemistry

with Chemistry and Mathematics

with Applied Mathematics and Electronics

with Electronics and Mathematics

with Electronics and Physics

with Chemistry and Computer Science


with Computer Science and Electronics
Mathematics level 5

Physical Science level 4


DURATION: 3 years
26
Bachelor of Sciencewith Computer Science and StatisticsMathematics level 5

Physical Science at level 4

DURATION: 3 years
26
Bachelor of Sciencewith Computer Science and EconomicsMathematics level 5


DURATION: 3 years
26
Bachelor of Sciencewith Mathematics and EconomyMathematics level 5

DURATION: 3 years
26
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Mathematics level 4

DURATION: 3 years

MODE OF DELIVERY: Contact and *Distance learning
26
Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Scienceswith Statistics and Mathematics Mathematics level 5

Physical Science at level 4

DURATION: 3 years
26
Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Scienceswith MathematicsMathematics level 5

Physical Science at level 4

DURATION: 3 years
26
Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Scienceswith Applied Mathematics and MathematicsMathematics level 5

Physical Science at level 4

DURATION: 3 years
26
Bachelor of Science in Biological Scienceswith Microbiology and Biochemistry

with Microbiology and Botany 
Mathematics level 4

Physical Science at level 4

DURATION: 3 years
26
Bachelor of Science in Biological Scienceswith Zoology and Biochemistry

with Chemistry and Physiology

with Zoology and Botany

with Zoology and Microbiology

with Zoology and Physiology

with Microbiology and Physiology

with Botany and Biochemistry
Mathematics level 4

Physical Science at level 4

DURATION: 3 years
26
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Scienceswith Microbiology and Chemistry

with Botany and Chemistry

with Geography and Computer Science

with Geography and Botany 
Mathematics level 4

Physical Science at level 4

DURATION: 3 years
26
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Scienceswith Zoology and Chemistry

with Chemistry  and Geology


with Geology and Geography


with Zoology and Geography

with Geology and Botany

with Zoology and Geology


with Geology and Microbiology

with Tourism and Zoology 

with Tourism and Geography 

with Tourism and Botany
Mathematics level 4

Physical Science at level 4

DURATION: 3 years
26
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Scienceswith Chemistry and GeographyMathematics level 5

Physical Science at level 4

DURATION: 3 years
26
Bachelor of Science in Financial Mathematics Mathematics level 6

DURATION: 3 years
32
Bachelor of Science in Quantitative Risk Management Mathematics level 6

DURATION: 3 years
32
Bachelor of Science in Business Analyticswith Data MiningMathematics level 6


DURATION: 3 years
32
Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science Mathematics level 6

DURATION: 3 years
32
Bachelor of Science in Urban and Regional Planning Mathematics level 5

DURATION: 4 years

SELECTION TEST
28
Bachelor of Science in Agriculturewith Agricultural Economics

with Animal Science

with Animal Health

with Agronomy and Horticulture
Mathematics level 4

English level 4

Physical Sciences OR Life Sciences level 4

DURATION: 4 years
22
Bachelor of Science in Agriculturewith Soil Science and Agronomy

with Agricultural Economics and Agronomy 
Mathematics level 4

English level 4

Physical Science level 4

DURATION: 4 years
22
Bachelor of Science in Indigenous Knowledge SystemsIndigenous Knowledge SystemsEnglish level 4

Matriculation with exemption OR Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) OR GCE certification and an application for conditional exemption with HESA (https://mb.usaf.ac.za/)

DURATION: 4 years
20
Extended Bachelor of Sciencewith Applied Mathematics and Chemistry

with Applied Mathematics and Electronics

with Computer Science and Mathematics

with Chemistry and Computer Science

with Chemistry and Mathematics

with Physics and Applied Mathematics

with Physics and Mathematics

with Biochemistry and Chemistry

with Chemistry and Physics

with Physics and Computer Science

with Computer Sc ience and Electronics

with Electronics and Physics

with Electronics and Mathematics
Ext BSC in Mathematical Sciences

with Applied Mathematics and Mathematics
Ext BSc in Environmental Sciences

with Botany and MicrobiologyExt BSc in Environmental Sciences

with
Botany and ChemistryExt BSc in Environmental Sciences

with Computer Science and GeographyExt BSc in Environmental Sciences

with
Geography and Botany
Ext BSc in Environmental Sciences

with
Microbiology and Chemistry
Ext BSc in Environmental Sciences

with
Chemistry and Geography
Ext BSc in Environmental Sciences

with
Botany and Biochemistry
Ext BSc in Biological Sciences

with
Microbiology and Biochemistry
Mathematics level 3English level 4Physical Sciences level 3DURATION: 4 years22
Extended Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Mathematics level 3

DURATION: 4 years
24
Extended Bachelor of Science in Business Analyticswith Data MiningMathematics level 4

DURATION: 4 years
28
Extended Bachelor of Science in Quantitative Risk Management Mathematics level 4

DURATION: 4 years
28
Extended Bachelor of Science in Financial Mathematics Mathematics level 4

DURATION: 4 years
28
*There are a variety of POSSIBLE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES for someone with a BSc, especially at the NWU, because our programmes have combinations of 2 majors. Here is an approximate structure for our mainstream BSc degrees:

PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL SCIENCES

Obtaining the qualification BSc in Physical and Chemical Sciences offers you diverse career opportunities available in various industries and organisations, such as: Petrochemical industry (SASOL, AECI, OMNIA, Sentrachem, SAB)

Universities and secondary schoolsGovernment organisations (SABS, MRC, NECSA, MINTEK)

Pharmaceutical industries
Water boards
Forensic laboratories
Textile industry
Agriculture sector
Plant & Process managers
Laboratory assistants
Chemical analyst and/or modulator
Physicists, specifically, are needed in the following fields/institutions:
NECSA (Nuclear Energy Commission of South Africa) e.g. the manufacture of silicon discs by method of radiation with the Safari-1 reactor

ARC; Agricultural Research Council for general development of applicable technologies

HartRAO; Hartebeeshoek Radio Astronomic Observatory for research

IMT; Geo physicist, oceanic and space technology at the Institute of Maritime Technology

MRC; medical research (including hospitals) with focus on radiation technology (health physicist)

NVS; National Accelerator Centre for research and radiation technology

SAAO; Research in astronomy and astro physics

SABS; Development of technologies implemented by the South African Buro of Standards

SAWB; Development of weather and climate models

CSIR; Council for Scientific and Industrial Research in development of various technologies such as aerodynamics and laser technology

Eskom; Nuclear reactor industry such as Koeberg and Palindaba

SADF (South African Defence Force) Technology development and lecturing at the Military Academy in Saldanha

De Beers Industrial Diamond Division (now Element Six)  Basic and applied research on diamondsTelkom; Telecommunication, satellite technology, optic fibre, laser technology and nano technology

BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES AND GEO AND SPATIAL (ENVIRONMENTAL) SCIENCES:
Geologist
Environmental Geologist
Engineering Geologist
Minerology and Geochemistry
Research
Geology
Zoologist
Botanist
Microbiologist
Bio-geographer/Ecologist
Cartographer
Climatologist
Coastal Zone Manager
College/University Lecturer/Researcher
Community Development
Conservation Officer
Conservationist
Consultant in a range of geographical fields
Development Facilitator
Delivery Manager
Diplomat Earth Scientist
Economic Development Planner
Environmental Educator
Environmental Impact Analyst
Environmental Manager
Environmental Planner
Foreign Service Officers
Geographic Information Specialist
Geo-physicist
Geomorphologist
Hazardous Waste Planner Health Services Planner
Hydrologist
Land Use Planner
Map Editor
Map Librarian
Map, Air Photo & Satellite Image Interpreter
Market Researcher
Meteorologist
Military Planner
Natural Resource Manager
Police
Social Ecologist
Social Scientist
Soil Scientist
Teacher (elementary & secondary)
Tourism Development / Tour Guide
Traffic Manager
Transportation PlannerTravel Agent
Water Resource Manager

MATHEMATICAL AND STATISTICAL SCIENCES:
Education
Mathematician

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