Bachelor of Science in Agriculture at University of Zululand

The Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Agriculture is a four-year undergraduate degree programme with its first cohort enrolled in degrees tend to become specialised towards specific discipline e.g. BSc Agric. – Agronomy, Crop, Horticulture, Soil, Economics, Pasture, and Animal Sciences.

Admission to University of Zululand

The first step when applying for admission at the University is deciding on the qualification you wish to obtain.

Upon acceptance, depending on the chosen course, you are then admitted to one of the institution’s four faculties.

Entry Requirement

Your application will only be considered for admission if you qualify and meet the faculty requirements.

NOTE: Meeting the minimum admission requirements only means that you are eligible for selection, NOT that you will necessarily be accepted.

Min Admission Points

NSC pass with at least 50% (level 4) in Mathematics, Physics / Geography, Agricultural Sciences/Life Sciences and English.

What can you do with a bachelor of science in agriculture?

Sales and Service Representative.

Forest Products Processing Manager.

Farm Labor Specialist.

Forest Ecosystem Manager.

E-commerce Specialist.

Financial Analyst.

Agricultural Economist.

Agricultural Loan Officer.

What is the highest paying jobs in agriculture?

Environmental scientist.

Agricultural specialist.

Operations manager.

Ecologist.

Agronomy manager.

Agribusiness manager.

Veterinarian.

Biostatistician.

Agriculture salary in South Africa

Agricultural Scientist with 1-4 years of experience earns an average total compensation (includes tips, bonuses, and overtime pay) of R180 000 – R285 000 per annum.

5-9 years of experience earns an average total compensation of R380 503 per annum.