Overview

The School has three world class research centres in the African Centre for Crop Improvement, the African Centre for Food Security and the Centre for Transformative Agricultural and Food Systems.

Career Opportunities

The qualifications we offer in this Agricultural Sciences school, and in the Animal and Poultry Science programme from University of Kwazulu Natal will provide graduates career opportunities as:

Agricultural Economists

Agrometeorologists

Agroforesters

Animal Scientists

Crop Scientists

Community Development Workers

Extension Officers

Dietitians

Food Security Analysts and Specialists

Forest Scientists

Horticultural Scientists

Human and Animal Nutritionists

Plant Breeders

Poultry Scientists

Soil Scientists

Hydrologists

Programme Structure

The School strives to provide a learning environment that prepares students to acquire skills necessary for meeting societal needs.

We seek to produce wholesome graduates who are not only technically qualified, but also have the critical and creative thinking skills to give them the competitive edge in the workplace, particularly as entrepreneurs dedicated to the betterment of the world.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-30 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Durban, South Africa

Disciplines

Biology Animal Science View 10 other Bachelors in Animal Science in South Africa

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

NSC degree pass with Maths, English and Life Orientation Level 4 (50%) and Agricultural Science or Life Sciences or Physical Science Level 4 (50%)
Application Performance Score (APS) range: 28 – 48

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18300 USD / year

≈ 18300 USD / year

Additional Details

56146 Rand for National

Living costs

Durban

South Africa

7800 - 9401 ZAR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Career Opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Durban

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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