Introduction

This programme includes thorough training in the fields of game science, game ranch ecology, game ranch management, game health management, soil science, rangeland studies, game utilisation and computer usage.

Throughout the programme, compulsory tours and excursions to some of the country’s top game parks and reserves as well as to meat processors and exporters are included to ensure that students receive maximum exposure to the game industry.

(Please note that these are the specific programme admission requirements – the university has its own minimum admission requirements.)

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR CURRENT GRADE 12 LEARNERS

• Admission Points Score of 30.
• Minimum NSC requirements for diploma entry must be met.
• English, Afrikaans or isiXhosa (home language or first additional language) on at least level 3 (40-49%).
• NSC achievement rating of at least 2 (30-39%) for Mathematics or 3 (40-49%) for Mathematical Literacy.
• Applicants with an Admission Points Score between 22 and 29 may be referred to write the Access Assessment Battery before a decision is made on whether or not to admit the applicant to the course.

Recommended NSC subjects
Economics, Agricultural Management, Agricultural Sciences, Life Sciences, Accounting
OR
A four-subject National Certificate (N3) with two languages at Grade 12 level. Recognition of prior learning will be considered.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICANTS WHO MATRICULATED PRIOR TO 2008

• Senior Certificate.
• Recommended subjects: Economics, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Science, Biology, Business Economics and Accounting.

OR

• A four-subject National Certificate (N3) with two languages at Grade 12 level.
• Recognition of prior learning will be considered.
• Learners must score at least 23 points on the university’s SPS rating scale.
• Applicants who do not meet the requirements for direct admission, and who have an SPS of 18 or higher, may be referred to write the Access Assessment Battery before a decision is made on whether or not to admit the applicant to the course.

 DURATION
The National Diploma is a three-year full-time qualification of which two years are spent at the NMMU and one year in practice undergoing experiential training.

SITE OF DELIVERY
This qualification will be offered at the Addo Campus of the uninversity (+- 50km from the Port Elizabeth Campus).  Accommodation is available at the Addo Campus.  The Head of the Department is based at the NMMU North Campus, Port Elizabeth.  Enquiries at telephone 041-5043527

For more info: NMMU