Animal Science is concerned with the science and business of producing domestic livestock species, including but not limited to beef cattle, dairy cattle.
Admission Requirement
English level 3
Mathematics level 3 OR Mathematical Literacy level 5
Life Sciences OR Physical Sciences level 3 OR Agricultural Sciences level 4
DURATION: 3 years
Possible Career Opportunities
Animal Feed companies
Animal Breeding stations
Beef, sheep and goats, Pig, Poultry, and Dairy production companies
Agricultural firms
Research Scientists
Consultancy firms
National and Provincial Departments of Agriculture
National and International NGOs
Research and Policy Institutions.
Is Animal Science in demand?
A career in animal science makes you part of one of the biggest industries in the world!
Animal scientists with a background in molecular biology, microbiology, or genetics are in demand for laboratory work in universities and the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry.
Average Animal Scientist Salary in South Africa
The average salary for an Animal Scientist in South Africa is R218,380.