PGDip (Aquaculture)

Postgraduate diploma

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0602_100_A101

The postgraduate diploma in Aquaculture is designed to expand and strengthen your knowledge in the discipline of Aquaculture. In addition, you will be introduced to research methodology and your writing and presentation skills will be developed.

Kontakbesonderhede

Dr JHC van Zyl

Postgraduate Coordinator

[email protected]

+27 21 808 4746

Doen aansoek

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Programoorsig

Duur

One year

Kampus

Stellenbosch

Type

Coursework

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When applying for a postgraduate programme, some may require you to upload additional supporting documents beyond completing the standard application form online. Where such documents are required, more information will appear under the section below titled “Supporting Application Documents.”

Please note that selection for postgraduate programmes is highly competitive. Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission to the programme.

Minimum toelatingsvereistes

An applicable three-year BSc degree.
An average final mark of 60% for the major subject.
A high level of theoretical engagement will be expected of you to increase your competency to the level of a four-year bachelor’s degree in Agriculture at NQF level 8.

Programstruktuur

Compulsory Modules
46213: Aquaculture
711(16): Aquaculture production and management systems I
46213: Aquaculture
741(16): Aquaculture production and management systems II

12910: Aquaculture Management Science
724(16): Aquaculture review, assessment and project development I

12910: Aquaculture Management Science
754(16): Aquaculture review, assessment and project development II

20826: Animal Science
772(24): Scientific skills in Animal Science

Plus elective modules
Choose two of the modules below:

46213: Aquaculture
712(16): Aquaculture products

46213: Aquaculture
713(16): Introduction to aquaponics production systems

46213: Aquaculture
742(16): Aquaculture ecology

46213: Aquaculture
743(16): Aquaculture nutrition

46213: Aquaculture
745(16): Advanced aquaponics technologies

Assessment and Examination
Modules are assessed by means of practical and written assignments, tests and written examinations in June and November.

Last updated 01 April 2026

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