The Bachelor of Science in Agriculture in Applied Plant and Soil Sciences (Extended Programme) at the University of Pretoria is a five-year degree that includes an additional foundation year providing academic support before students join the mainstream four-year Applied Plant and Soil Sciences programme. The foundation year builds mathematical, scientific, and academic skills, and students who achieve 70% in Mathematics and Physical Sciences and 65% in Languages may transfer into the standard four-year Engineering programme after year one. This pathway extends access to rigorous agricultural science training to talented students who require additional preparation. Career outcomes are identical to the four-year programme, covering careers in agronomy, soil science, horticulture, and agricultural consulting.
Admission requirements: English (Home or First Additional Language): Level 5 (60-69%); Mathematics: Level 4 (50-59%); APS: 30 (excluding Life Orientation).
