Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
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The Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences consists of three main groupings, ie. Natural Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, and Building Sciences.
For admission requirement to honours, master’s, and doctoral degrees, please consult the website or the Calendar of the faculty or the Departmental Chair of the specific field of study or the Faculty Manager: Mr Johan Kruger
T: +27 51 401 3199
F: +27 51 401 3728
E: krugerjd@ufs.ac.za
Master’s and doctoral degrees
Ms R Dipyere/Ms M Basson
T: +27 51 401 2209 / 2722
E: dipyererd@ufs.ac.za / bassonmg@ufs.ac.za
The following programmes are offered:
Field of study for Advanced Diploma in Agriculture
Advanced Diploma in Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development
Admission requirements
Unless stated otherwise, the institutional rules of the university and the faculty that apply to Advanced Diplomas apply to ADSARD.
Students with a related diploma or qualification, both at NQF level 6, meet the minimum entry requirements for this ADSARD.
Applicants with different qualifications can be admitted if they are judged as equivalent through recognition of prior learning process (RPL) by the designated UFS panel.
Applicants should have sound and proven experience relevant to the agricultural environment. This qualification is not envisaged for the individual passing on directly from the National Senior Certificate to subsequent NQF levels.
Practical experience (to be defined by the EXCO of the centre) in agriculture and/or rural development and appropriate prior learning are prerequisites for admission.
All applications will be screened by a panel comprising the director of the Centre for Sustainable Agriculture, Rural Development and Extension (CENSARD) and the heads of the five ADSARD modules.
This programme will only for offered within a group context, i.e. in block sessions.
Employers will be approached to nominate employees for this programme.
For more information, students can contact the director of the centre at
T: +27 51 401 3765
E: groenei@ufs.ac.za
Honours Degrees: Natural and Agricultural Sciences
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Programme
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Admission Requirements
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Animal Science
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Admission is subject to a selection process. A minimum average of 60% in all third- and fourth-year modules of the specific Hons disciplines is required.
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Actuarial Science
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A candidate must have a BSc or BCom degree in Actuarial Science, and must have qualified for at least four exemptions from the subjects of the Actuarial Society of South Africa (ASA)
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Agricultural Economics/ Management
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Admission to BScAgricHons in Agricultural Economics is subject to selection. A minimum average of 60% in Agricultural Economics modules (LEK314, LEK324, LEK414, LEK424 and LEK434) is required. Additional modules may be prescribed at the discretion of the head of the department.
Admission to BAgricHons in Agricultural Management is subject to selection. A minimum average of 60% in Agricultural Management modules (LBB344 and LBB362) is required. Additional modules may be prescribed at the discretion of the head of the department.
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Agrometeorology
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Agrometeorology at third-year level.
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Agronomy
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Agronomy at third-year level.
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Biochemistry
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At least 64 credits in Biochemistry at third-year level. A minimum average of 65% in undergraduate Biochemistry modules. Admission is subject to a selection process.
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Behavioural Genetics
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Admission to BScHons in Behavioural Genetics is subject to selection. A minimum of 60% in Genetics at third-year level.
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Botany
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A minimum of 60% in Botany at third-year level, in consultation with the departmental chairperson.
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Chemistry
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To be considered for BScHons in Chemistry, a student must have a BSc degree. A minimum average of 60% in CEM314, CEM334, CEM324 and CEM344.
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Computer Information Systems
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A minimum average of 60% for the four third-year computer science modules: RIS314, RIS334, RIS324 and RIS344, or equivalents thereof, is required. In exceptional cases admission may be allowed in consultation with the programme director or departmental chairperson.
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Disaster Management
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A minimum of a three-year degree at NQF level 7 from any field of study with a minimum average of 60% obtained in the final year of study. The student must prove to the departmental head that he/she has adequate knowledge to justify admission to this study. Students who do not have the minimum requirements must apply through RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning).
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Entomology
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Entomology at third-year level. Applications evaluated in consultation with departmental chairperson.
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Food Science
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Food Science at third-year level. A minimum average of 65% in undergraduate Food Science modules. Admission is subject to a selection process.
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Forensic Sciences
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Admission to BScHons in Forensic Sciences is subject to selection. A minimum of 60% in Forensic Sciences, Chemistry, Entomology or Genetics at third-year level or equivalent modules.
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Genetics
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Admission to BScHons in Genetics is subject to selection. A minimum of 60% in genetics at third-year level or equivalent modules.
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Geology
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For admission to the honours degree in Geology, a student must achieve a combined average pass mark of 60% in four Geology modules (64 credits) at third-year level (two modules in the first semester and two in the second semester, including GLG314 and GLG324).
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Geography and Geographic Information Systems
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Geography at third-year level or equivalent Geography III at another university with at least 64 credits. An average of 60% in the third year.
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Geohydrology
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A degree in engineering or a BSc or a BScAgric degree.
An average of 60% in the final-year major subjects plus Geology I, Chemistry I, and Mathematics I or Statistics I.
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Grassland Science
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Admission is subject to a selection process. A minimum average of 60% in all third- and fourth-year modules of the specific honours disciplines is required.
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Home Economics
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BSc (Home Economics), B (Consumer Science) or an equivalent qualification.
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Irrigation Sciences / Management
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A relevant BSc degree in Irrigation Sciences / A relevant B degree in Irrigation Management. Admission is subject to approval by die departmental chairperson.
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Limnology
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A BSc or BScAgric degree with at least one of the following as major: Biochemistry, Chemistry, Zoology, Entomology, Physics, Soil Science, Microbiology, Botany, Mathematics. For further enquiries, call: 051 401 2863.
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Mathematics and Applied Mathematics
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Mathematics and Applied Mathematics at third-year level or equivalent modules.
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Mathematical Statistics
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A minimum average of 60% in WKS314, WKS324, WKS334 and WKS344. Admission is subject to approval by the departmental chairperson.
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Microbial Biotechnology
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At least 64 credits in Biochemistry or Microbiology at third-year level, or in consultation with the departmental chairperson. An average of 65% in undergraduate Microbiology or Biochemistry modules. Admission is subject to a selection process.
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Microbiology
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At least 64 credits in Microbiology at third-year level. An average of 65% in undergraduate Microbiology modules. These include VWS344 and BOC314. Admission is subject to a selection process.
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Physics
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An average of 60% in FSK314, FSK332, FSK352,FSK324, FSK342 and FSK362.
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Plant Breeding
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A minimum average of 60% in Plant Breeding at final-year level, in consultation with the departmental chairperson.
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Plant Health
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Plant Health or equivalent modules at third-year level.
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Plant Pathology
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An average of 60% in Plant Pathology at final-year level, in consultation with the departmental chairperson.
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Polymer Science
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A minimum average of 60% for all the Chemistry modules at third-year level is required
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Soil Science
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Soil Science at third-year level.
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Statistics
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WTW114 and WTW124 as well as a minimum average pass mark of 65% in STK216 + STK226, and STK316 + STK326. Admission is subject to the approval by the departmental chairperson.
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Wildlife Sciences / Management
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Grassland Science at third-year level or equivalent modules in consultation with the departmental chairperson / A relevant B degree in Wildlife Management. Admission is subject to approval by the departmental chairperson.
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Zoology
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Zoology at third-year level. Applications are evaluated in consultation with departmental chairperson.
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Contact
Ms S Williams or Mr J Mokoena
T: +27 51 401 9271 / 9275
E:
williamssv@ufs.ac.za
Building Sciences
Architecture
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Honours Degrees
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Master's Degrees
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Doctoral Degrees
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Baccalaureus Architecturae Studiorum Honores (BArchStudHons)
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Magister Architecturae (MArch)
Magister Architecturae (Professional) [MArch(Prof)]
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Doctor of Architecture (DArch)
Philosophiae Doctor (PhD)
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Admission requirements for Honours degrees in Architecture:
Closing date for applications is 31 May.
To qualify for the selection process, a candidate must have obtained a BArchStud degree or equivalent qualification from any other Architectural Learning Site, with an average final-year mark of 55% for the following modules or equivalent thereof: BOW306, OGT304 and TAR304, as well as a minimum of 60% for ONW300 or the equivalent thereof.
Candidates that do not comply with the above prerequisite must either repeat selected module(s) (once only) or work in an architect’s office for a year in order to be eligible to apply for the BArchStudHons degree the following year.
Candidates must (at the discretion of the department) attend a personal interview, present a portfolio and provide verified academic records. The final discretion whether the student is regarded as being ready for the programme will rest with the selection panel.
Quantity Surveying and Construction Management
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Honours Degrees
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Master’s Degrees
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Doctoral Degrees
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Bachelor of Science Honores Learning area Quantity Surveying (Residential)
Bachelor of Science Honores Learning area Construction Management (Residential)
Bachelor of Science Honores Learning area Quantity Surveying (Distance Learning)
Bachelor of Science Honores Learning area Construction Management (Distance learning)
Bachelor of Science Honores Learning area Construction Management: Focus area/speciality
Endorsement Facilities Management (Distance learning)
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Master of Science in Quantity Surveying
Master of Science in Construction Management
Master of Land and Property Development Management MLPM (MPROP)
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Philosophiae Doctor (PhD)
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Admission requirement for Honours degrees in Quantity Surveying and Construction Management:
Any relevant B degree
Urban and Regional Planning
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Honours Degrees
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Master’s Degrees
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Doctoral Degrees
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Baccalaureus in Spatial Planning Honores (BHonsSp)
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Master of Urban and Regional Planning (MURP) (Professional)
Master of Housing (MHousing) (Research)
Master of Urban and Regional Planning (MURP) (Research)
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Philosophiae Doctor (PhD) Urban and Regional Planning
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Admission requirement for Honours degrees in Spatial Planning:
Bachelor’s degree in:
Administration, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Commerce, Construction Management, Land and Property Management, Land and Property Development Management, Land Surveying, Quantity Surveying, Urban and Regional Planning
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A degree with the following majors:
Agricultural Economics, Anthropology, Botany, Business Management, Computer Information Systems, Economy, Environmental Science, Geology, Geography, Public Administration, Sociology
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An equivalent qualification on NQF level 7.
Contact
Ms E Maboa
T: +27 51 401 2943
E: maboaebm@ufs.ac.za