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BScAgric in Applied Plant and Soil Sciences 5-year programme at University of Pretoria

University of Pretoria, South Africa

Programme overview

This is the extended five-year version of the BScAgric in Applied Plant and Soil Sciences, covering the same agronomy, horticultural science, pasture science and soil science disciplines with an additional foundational year.

Faculty: Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences  |  Duration: 5 years, full-time  |  Intake: South Africa and International closing date 30/09/2026  |  Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

Same content as the standard BScAgric in Applied Plant and Soil Sciences, delivered over 5 years; students meeting 70% Mathematics/Physical Sciences and 65% Languages thresholds can transfer into a 4-year BEng after year one.

Career pathways

Same as the standard programme: public sector agricultural and environmental institutions, private agribusiness companies, consultancy, entrepreneurial farming, extension services.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum APS: 30. NSC/IEB: English Home/First Additional Language 58%, Mathematics 58%, Physical Sciences 58%.

Intake: South Africa and International closing date 30/09/2026

Duration: 5 years, full-time

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