MScAgric (Horticultural Science)
The Master of Science in Agriculture in Horticultural Science consists of a research and a modular component. The research topic can be chosen from the following themes:
• Growth and development strategies for deciduous fruit, citrus and fynbos plants that limit production and/or quality such as fruit set, fruit size, colour development, tree architecture and light interception;
• Flower initiation, dormancy and stress conditions, for example sun scorch in fruit, postharvest physiology including controlled atmospheric storage requirements for deciduous fruit, citrus and cut flowers; or
• Physiological abnormalities such as gel decline in plums, surface scorch marks on apples, blackening of protea foliage.
The modular component of the programme is aimed at the acquisition of generic research competencies to support the research part of the programme. You must also deepen your subject knowledge on general plant physiology through self-study.
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When applying
Please note that selection for postgraduate programmes is highly competitive. Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission to the programme.
Minimum admission requirements
An applicable BScAgric degree.
An average final mark of 60% for the major subject.
Supporting application documents
Curriculum vitae (CV)
A document that outlines your educational level, employment history, description of work experience, especially that is relevant to your application to study and contact details of three referees.
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Curriculum vitae (CV)
Evidence of written academic work
A sample of your best written work (e.g., abstract of a research component completed during your honours studies/ or published journal article).
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Evidence of work / Copy of thesis / Summary of research
Motivational letter
One-page document explaining what factors are motivating you to apply for the specific programme(s) and describing what makes you a suitable candidate.
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Motivational letter / Essay
Programme structure
Compulsory Modules
11061: Biometry
821(8): Biometrical applications
39632: Horticultural Science
871(172): Master’s thesis
Assessment and Examination
After completion of the research you must submit a thesis to the satisfaction of the examiners and present a seminar. You will be expected to defend your thesis during this seminar.