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BScAgric in Plant and Soil Science at Stellenbosch University

Stellenbosch University, South Africa

Programme overview

A four-year programme covering production of agronomic and vegetable crops, pastures, aromatic plants, deciduous fruit, citrus, cutflowers and grapevines. For each crop, agricultural economics, biochemistry, biometry, crop production, entomology, genetics, nematology, plant pathology and soil science are integrated.

Faculty: AgriSciences  |  Duration: Four years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

Career pathways

Careers in crop production (agronomy, deciduous fruit, citrus, fynbos, viticulture and greenhouse), crop protection, genetic crop improvement, and soil and water management.

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Application information

Entry requirements

NSC/IEB: aggregate of at least 60% (excluding Life Orientation); English OR Afrikaans (Home Language or First Additional Language) 50%; Mathematics 60%; Physical Sciences (Physics and Chemistry) 50%. NBTs compulsory for IEB-ISC applicants. Selection guidelines apply.

Undergraduate applications and residence applications close on 31 July. Applications for the 2027 intake open on 1 April. The Diploma in Public Accountability closes on 15 December. Applications for financial assistance at SU close on 30 September.

The application fee is R100 for South African citizens, permanent residents and refugee, asylum seeker and diplomatic status holders, and R400 for international applicants. Stellenbosch Business School applicants pay R1050 for the MBA and R850 for other SBS programmes. Some applicants are exempt; application fees are non-refundable.

Apply through the official page: https://www.su.ac.za/en/apply/undergrad

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