Unisa Diploma in Animal Health
Course Description
The Unisa Diploma in animal health deals with everything that gets involved when an outbreak of various animal diseases in South Africa in the last few years is a serious threat to the growth of the agricultural sector and its reputation in export markets.
Outbreaks have fuelled demand for animal health experts who can help producers comply with laws on preventing and controlling animal disease, implement sound animal health strategies and access veterinary technical services when they need it. Like all Unisa’s animal health programmes, this diploma has the stamp of approval of the Veterinary Council.
It gives students a solid grounding in all aspects of animal diseases and health, including anatomy and physiology, nutrition, pharmacology and toxicology and animal health law
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The Unisa diploma programme is highly regarded in the agricultural sector as it combines theory and practice of animal health. For the practical side, students must spend at least six months doing experiential learning through an approved public or private veterinarian or technician. Students also have to attend five compulsory practicals, which are presented in collaboration with accredited animal health bodies.
Diploma Career Opportunities
Animal health technician
Feedlot manager
Meat inspector
Pharmaceutical representative
Stock farm manager
Diploma Course Duration
This Unisa Diploma In Animal Health programme runs for a period of three years.
Diploma Admission Requirements
NSC Diploma with English and Mathematics passed at level 4 and two 20 credit subjects passed at level 3or Senior Certificate with English and Mathematics 'E' HG/'D' SG