Program Overview

MSc in Aquatic Health (Coursework)

General

The MSc in Aquatic Health (Coursework) is a postgraduate program offered by the Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science. The program is available in both part-time and full-time modes, with a duration of 2 years for full-time and 3 years for part-time. The program code is M2056Q, and it is offered at the Auckland Park Kingsway campus.

Purpose

The primary purpose of the MSc minor-dissertation with coursework is to provide students with specialized advanced education and training while meeting the requirements of a specific research component. This allows students to master the required experimental and technological skills and necessary fieldwork competencies, such as innovation, decision-making, strategic thinking, and organizational skills.

Admission Requirements

The minimum admission requirement for a master's program is a qualification at NQF Level 8, an honors qualification, a four-year 480 NQF credit bachelor's qualification (with a minimum of 96 credits at NQF Level 8), or a postgraduate diploma, in the same or a relevant field of study or discipline. Admission requirements are department-specific and approved by the Executive Dean. Students applying for master's degree studies in general need to have obtained their previous relevant degree with an average mark of at least 65% or equivalent.

Program Details

• Programme Level: Postgraduate
• Programme Name: MSc in Aquatic Health (Coursework)
• Programme Code: M2056Q
• Medium of Facilitation: Part-time, Full-Time
• NQF Level: 9
• NQF Credits: 180
• SAQA: 74023
• Application Start Date: 1 April 2025
• Application End Date: 31 October 2025
• Campus: Auckland Park Kingsway
• Duration of Study: 2 Years Full-Time and 3 Years Part-Time

Program Fees

The program fees are not specified in the provided context.

Research Areas

The program focuses on aquatic health, with research areas including:

• Experimental and technological skills
• Fieldwork competencies
• Innovation
• Decision-making
• Strategic thinking
• Organizational skills