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Undergraduate & honours studies

College of Agriculture & Environmental Sciences

Diplomas

In addition to the individual qualification admission requirements listed below, there may be additional admission requirements based on the qualification you choose. Meeting these requirements does not mean automatic acceptance; each application will be considered individually.

Qualification Stream Code Admission requirements Credits What are credits? NQF What are NQF levels?
Diploma in Nature Conservation 98024 A National Senior Certificate (Diploma endorsement) with at least 50% in the language of teaching and learning and one of the following: Biology (Life Sciences), Geography, Agricultural Science or Physical Science with at least 40%. 360 6
Diploma in Ornamental Horticulture 98025 A National Senior Certificate (Diploma endorsement) with at least 50% in the language of teaching and learning. It is recommended that a student should have Mathematics and Biology (Life Sciences) or Physical Science with at least 40%. 360 6
National Diploma: Agricultural Management NDAGR A National Senior Certificate (Diploma endorsement) with at least 50% in the language of teaching and learning and Mathematics and two of the following: Agricultural Science, Physical Science OR Biology (Life Sciences) with at least 40%. Alternatively, a Higher Certificate OR an Advanced Certificate in Agriculture or related fields. 360 6
National Diploma: Animal Health NDANM A National Senior Certificate (Diploma endorsement) with at least 50% in the language of teaching and learning and Mathematics and either Physical Science OR Biology (Life Sciences) with at least 40%. 360 6