BScAgric (Animal Science)
University of Pretoria - Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
About this program
BScAgric (Animal Science)
Curriculum: Year 1
Fundamental modules
- Academic information management 111
- Academic information management 121
- Language and study skills 110
- Academic orientation 102
Core modules
- Biometry 120
- Plants and society 161
- General chemistry 117
- General chemistry 127
- Introductory genetics 161
- Introduction to microbiology 161
- Molecular and cell biology 111
- Physics for biology students 131
- Mathematics 134
- Animal diversity 161
Curriculum: Year 2
Core modules
- Introduction to proteins and enzymes 251
- Carbohydrate metabolism 252
- Introductory biochemistry 257
- Lipid and nitrogen metabolism 261
- Animal anatomy and physiology 200
- Introductory soil science 250
- Molecular genetics 251
- Genetic diversity and evolution 261
- Sustainable crop production and agroclimatology 251
- Animal science 250
- Animal science 260
Curriculum: Year 3
Core modules
- Biometry 210
- Animal physiology 311
- Growth physiology 320
- Introduction to agricultural economics 210
- Reproduction science 310
- Reproduction science 320
- Animal breeding 320
- Nutrition science 310
- Nutrition science 320
- Principles of veld management 310
- Planted pastures and fodder crops 320
Curriculum: Final year
Core modules
- Beef management and nutrition 420
- Dairy management and nutrition 410
- Small stock nutrition and production 420
- Livestock feed technology 420
- Poultry nutrition and production 420
- Animal breeding 411
- Monogastric nutrition and production 411
- Research methodology 400
- Advanced pasture science 450
Admission requirements
- The admission requirements apply to students who apply for admission to the University of Pretoria with a National Senior Certificate (NSC) and Independent Examination Board (IEB) qualifications.
- Applicants with qualifications other than the abovementioned should refer to: Brochure: Undergraduate program Information 2022: Qualifications other than the NSC and IEB.
- Citizens from countries other than South Africa (applicants who are not South African citizens) should also refer to: Brochure: Newcomer’s Guide 2021.
- School of Tomorrow (SOT), Accelerated Christian Education (ACE) and General Education Development Test (GED): The University of Pretoria no longer accepts qualifications awarded by these institutions.
- National Certificate (Vocational) (NCV) Level 4: The University of Pretoria may consider NCV candidates, provided they meet the exemption for bachelor’s status criteria and the program requirements.
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Curriculum: Year 1
Fundamental modules
- Academic information management 111
- Academic information management 121
- Language and study skills 110
- Academic orientation 102
Core modules
- Biometry 120
- Plants and society 161
- General chemistry 117
- General chemistry 127
- Introductory genetics 161
- Introduction to microbiology 161
- Molecular and cell biology 111
- Physics for biology students 131
- Mathematics 134
- Animal diversity 161
Curriculum: Year 2
Core modules
- Introduction to proteins and enzymes 251
- Carbohydrate metabolism 252
- Introductory biochemistry 257
- Lipid and nitrogen metabolism 261
- Animal anatomy and physiology 200
- Introductory soil science 250
- Molecular genetics 251
- Genetic diversity and evolution 261
- Sustainable crop production and agroclimatology 251
- Animal science 250
- Animal science 260
Curriculum: Year 3
Core modules
- Biometry 210
- Animal physiology 311
- Growth physiology 320
- Introduction to agricultural economics 210
- Reproduction science 310
- Reproduction science 320
- Animal breeding 320
- Nutrition science 310
- Nutrition science 320
- Principles of veld management 310
- Planted pastures and fodder crops 320
Curriculum: Final year
Core modules
- Beef management and nutrition 420
- Dairy management and nutrition 410
- Small stock nutrition and production 420
- Livestock feed technology 420
- Poultry nutrition and production 420
- Animal breeding 411
- Monogastric nutrition and production 411
- Research methodology 400
- Advanced pasture science 450
Scholarships & funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please visit the university website for more information.
Tuition
For more information about tuition fees, please contact the University.
Qualification
Total credits: 562
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About this institute
University of Pretoria - Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
The pandemic has allowed us to re-imagine what a university should look like and how it should conduct its core business of research, teaching and learning, and community engagement. We have moved away from emergency online teaching, and we are...
Why study at University of Pretoria - Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
Our excellence in teaching and research is recognised by our large number of partners outside of academia. We work together with several companies, non-profit organisations, industry bodies, and government departments, which means that the qualification you receive from NAS gives you a unique edge for employment. The excellent research and teaching you are exposed to during your training, combined with valuable real-world experience, will make you a sought-after candidate for employment.
We are known for our expertise in forestry and agriculture, the life sciences and mathematical and statistical sciences—all supported by genuine scholarship and excellence in the basic sciences. We offer some unique degrees (in Meteorology and Nutrition, for example), and even though there may be similar offerings elsewhere, we have attractive double major options (and even a unique triple major in Human Physiology, Genetics and Psychology). Food- and water security in Africa, which are two of our many focus areas, can be approached from many angles: climate change, biotechnology, crop development, breeding, data science, agricultural economics, insurance risk, consumer behaviour, indigenous crops, pests and diseases, carbon cycling and environmental change, to name but a few.
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