Dip (Game Ranch Management)

Nelson Mandela University

Dip (Game Ranch Management)

Programme Overview:

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. Two years of study are spent at the university, and one year is spent in practice undergoing experiential training.

Faculty:

Faculty of Science

Delivery mode & duration of study:

Full-time 3 years (including 1 year in-service training)

Qualification type:

Diploma (Dip)

Department:

Admission Requirements

Applicant score for Mathematics:

330

Applicant score for Technical Mathematics:

330

Applicant score for Mathematical Literacy:

345

Subjects requirements:

• Minimum NSC statutory requirements for diploma entry must be met. • Mathematics or Technical Mathematics – 40%, or Mathematical Literacy – 60%.

Career opportunities:

Game ranchers work mainly on private game ranches, game farms and nature reserves. Opportunities are available to manage ecotourism ventures in national parks, provincial nature conservation departments, services councils and municipalities.

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