UKZN School of Agricultural Earth and Environmental Sciences Courses

UKZN School of Agricultural Earth and Environmental Sciences Courses
UKZN School of Agricultural Earth Sciences Courses – Check below:

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS

Degrees Offered

Undergraduate

Bachelor of Sciencea

UKZN’s School of Agricultural, Earth and Environmental Sciences offers a three-year degree leading to a Bachelor of Science (BSc), based on majors and on focused programmes.

SAEES offers majors in:

Geography
Hydrology
Plant Pathology
Soil Science

SAEES offers programmes in:

Crop and Horticultural Science

Environmental Science

Geological Science

SAEES also offers a four year degree leading to a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, in:

Agribusiness (Animal Science Stream)

Agribusiness (Crop Science Stream)

Agribusiness (Horticultural Science Stream)

Agribusiness (Wildlife Management Science Stream)

Agricultural Economics

Agricultural Plant Sciences (Crop Science Stream)

Agricultural Plant Sciences (Horticultural Science Stream)

Agricultural Plant Sciences (Plant Breeding Stream)

Animal and Poultry Science

Plant Pathology

Soil Science

Minimum entrance requirements:

NSC degree pass with Maths, English, Life Orientation and Agricultural Science/Physical Science/Life Sciences at level 4 or above;

Admission points required: 28-48 (highest scoring students taken first)
Closing date for applications is 30 September

POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMS
The School of Agricultural, Earth and Environmental Sciences offers a number of world class post graduate qualifications. Entry into these programmes is a competitive process and is subject to applicants meeting prescribed minimum criteria.
Postgraduate Programmes Offered

Postgraduate Diplomas in Community Nutrition, Dietetics and Food Security are offered within the School

Masters Programmes Offered

Master of Science,
Master of Science in Agriculture,
Master of Science programmes are offered, whereby students engage in full-time research under the supervision of an academic staff member. Applicants must have a credit-weighted average of at least 60% at Honours level or equivalent must be achieved to be considered for this programme. This degree takes a minimum of one year. The application date is open.

PhD Programmes Offered

Doctor of Philosophy,
Doctor of Science in Agriculture,
A Doctoral programme is offered where students engage in novel research supervised by academic members of staff. This is typically involves three years of study. The application date is open.

Postdoctoral study

Remunerated, postdoctoral research positions are available on application.