Diploma In Animal Sciences at Tshwane University of Technology

Animal Science is concerned with the science and business of producing domestic livestock species, including but not limited to beef cattle, dairy cattle, horses, poultry, sheep, and swine.

How to apply for admission

To apply for admission, please visit www.tut.ac.za.

A valid e-mail address is required before an electronic application can be submitted.

An e-mail address can be obtained from any one of the free e-mail providers, such as www.hotmail.com or

www.yahoo.com, or www.gmail.com. A non-refundable fee of R240 for application can be deposited beforehand at:
ABSA BANK

ACCOUNT NUMBER: 04 000 000 3

• In the Reference column, please fill in your identity number.

NB. Do not use this account number for any further payments.

Reference number

When the application has been processed, the applicant will be allocated a unique reference number (his/her student number) for identification purposes.

Admission status

• To check your status, please visit www.tut.ac.za,
• Click on MENU,
• Click on STUDY AT TUT,
• Click on I WANT TO STUDY,
• Click on Check your admission status,
• Enter your id number,
• Click on submit.
A new screen will open with your reference number.

Your status will be displayed and you can view and print a copy of the letter available.

Admission requirement(s) and Selection criteria:

For Applicants who obtained a Senior Certificate

Admission requirement(s):

A Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualification, with at least an E symbol at Higher Grade or a D symbol at Standard Grade for English and Mathematics.

Recommended subject(s):

Preference will be given to applicants with Agricultural Science, Biology, and/or Physical Science.

Selection criteria:

Applicants are selected by means of a formula for academic merit, based on scholastic performance.

The formula for the determination of academic merit is as follows:

SYMBOL HG VALUE SG VALUE
A 8 7
B 7 6
C 6 5
D 4 3
E 2 1
Applicants are given two additional points for the following subjects (SG or HG):

Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Science, Agriculture, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Principles, Computer Studies, Field Husbandry, Geography, Mathematics, Physical Science, Physics, Practical Agriculture, and/or Statistics.

Applicants with a score of 23 and more according to the formula for academic merit
determination will be considered for admission.

Applicants with a score of 20 to 22 according to the formula for academic merit determination will be kept on a waiting list from which the applicants with the highest scores will be selected.

Waiting lists will be cleared at the end of September and November.

• For Applicants who obtained a National Senior Certificate

Admission requirement(s):

A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s degree or a diploma endorsement, or an equivalent qualification, with an achievement level of at least 4 for English (home language or first additional language) and 3 for Mathematics or 4 for Mathematical Literacy.

Recommended subject(s):

Preference will be given to applicants with Agricultural Sciences, Life Sciences, and/or Physical Sciences.

Selection criteria:

To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 19 (with Mathematics) or 20 (with Mathematical Literacy).

Assessment procedures:

Applicants with a score of 23 and more will be considered for admission.

Applicants with a score of 20 (19 with Mathematics) to 23 will be kept on a waiting list from which the applicants with the highest APS will be selected.

Waiting lists will be cleared at the end of September and November.

For Applicants with National Certificate(Vocational):

Admission requirement(s):

A National Certificate (Vocational) with a bachelor’s degree or a diploma endorsement, with at least 50% for English (home language or first additional language) and 50% for Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy, 50% for Life Orientation (excluded for APS calculation), 60% for any other three compulsory vocational subjects and 50% for the fourth subject.

Selection criteria:

To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 27.

Minimum duration:

Three years