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BScAgric in Animal Science at University of Pretoria

University of Pretoria, South Africa

Programme overview

This programme covers livestock, pig and poultry production, focusing on animal breeding and genetics, nutrition, and production animal physiology. Graduates can register as professional animal scientists, recognised under SACNSP Act 106 of 1993.

Faculty: Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences  |  Duration: 4 years, full-time  |  Intake: South Africa and International closing date 30/06/2026  |  Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

Animal breeding and genetics, animal nutrition, production animal physiology, and husbandry of livestock species including cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, poultry, ostriches and horses.

Career pathways

Agricultural development institutions, animal husbandry and animal products industries, breeding organisations, consultancy and advisory services, educational institutions, feed industry, nature conservation, pharmaceutical industry, research institutions such as the ARC.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum APS: 32. NSC/IEB: English Home/First Additional Language 5, Mathematics 5, Physical Sciences 5.

Domestic applicants: ZAR 74,000 a year (2026). Estimated average 2026 tuition for the 1st year of study for SA and SADC citizens (table row 'BSc Agric (Animal Science)'); the source states a range of R74,000 to R86,000 for 1st year, the lower figure is shown, and 2nd to later years have separate range Source

Intake: South Africa and International closing date 30/06/2026

Duration: 4 years, full-time

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