UNISA Diploma in Animal Health Animal Health Course Module and Curriculum

UNISA Diploma in Animal Health Animal Health Course Module and Curriculum

Qualification stream: Animal Health
Qualification code: 98026 – AHE
NQF level: 6
Total credits: 360
Rules:
The Diploma: Animal Health is approved for registration with the SAVC. It is compulsory for each student to register with the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC) the first time they register for ANH3604/ANH3605 and maintain the registration throughout the remaining part of the course. The relevant form is available on the SAVC website (http://www.savc.org.za . The form should be completed by the student and then stamped by Unisa AT ANY UNISA CENTRE. The student should liaise with the SAVC Tel: 012 345-6347 / 6360: fax: 012 345-6369 to complete the registration process. No student is allowed to proceed with their work integrated learning (WIL) if they have not registered with the SAVC. Practical work forms an integral part of this qualification. Therefore no student will be able to graduate if they have not completed all the practical modules.
This qualification will be presented using both online and distance learning modes.

Who can register?

Successful applicants and re-registering students must register to study through Unisa in 2024. Applicants can only begin the registration process if they have received an official approval of their application from Unisa. Re-registering students can begin the registration process after receiving their registration details from Unisa. Should you wish to change to an alternative qualification, please apply for the alternative qualification during the next application period.

How to choose your modules

Each Unisa qualification is structured in such a way that you need to pass a certain number of modules within a certain amount of time in order to graduate. You must pass a minimum number of credits / modules annually so that you are able to re-register and continue with your qualification:

  • At least 36 NQF credits (3 modules of 12 credits each) in your first year of study;
  • At least 48 NQF credits (4 modules of 12 credits each) in your second or further years of study.

You may not register for more than the allowed maximum number of credits / modules per semester:

  • At least 60 NQF credits (5 modules of 12 credits each) in a semester;
  • At least 120 NQF credits (10 modules of 12 credits each) per year for year modules.

The maximum number of credits do not include supplementary and/or aegrotat examinations from a previous semester. Modules taken for non-degree/non-diploma purposes also count towards the maximum number of credits allowed.
You must take your available time into consideration when choosing your modules, as this will impact your academic performance. You need approximately:

  • 6 to 8 hours per week for semester modules;
  • 4 to 6 hours per week for year modules.

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Curriculum for this qualification

As you are deciding on the modules you will be registering for, remember to write down the module names and codes so that you have something that you can refer to when completing your registration.
Rules:
The Diploma: Animal Health is approved for registration with the SAVC. It is compulsory for each student to register with the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC) the first time they register for ANH3604/ANH3605 and maintain the registration throughout the remaining part of the course. The relevant form is available on the SAVC website (http://www.savc.org.za . The form should be completed by the student and then stamped by Unisa AT ANY UNISA CENTRE. The student should liaise with the SAVC Tel: 012 345-6347 / 6360: fax: 012 345-6369 to complete the registration process. No student is allowed to proceed with their work integrated learning (WIL) if they have not registered with the SAVC. Practical work forms an integral part of this qualification. Therefore no student will be able to graduate if they have not completed all the practical modules.

First level

Module Pre-requisite/Co-requisite/Recommendation
Group A. Compulsory
AEX1602 – Community Extension Practice
AME1501 – Introduction to Agricultural Economics [Theory and Practice]
EUC1501 – End-User Computing I (Theory)
EUP1501 – Ethical Information and Communication Technologies for Development Solutions
MNG1502 – Management IA
PAH1501 – Anatomy and Physiology: AH I
PAH1502 – Anatomy and Physiology AH II
PNH1501 – Pasture and Nutrition: Ah Co-requisite:PAH1501 (or XAH1501) & PAH1502 (or XAH1502)
ZTG1501 – Zootechnology I Co-requisite:PAH1501 & PAH1502
ZTG1502 – Zootechnology II Co-requisite:PAH1501 , PAH1502 & ZTG1501

Second level

Module Pre-requisite/Co-requisite/Recommendation
Group A. Compulsory
AND2601 – Animal Diseases I Pre-requisite:ZTG1501(or XTG1501) & ZTG1502 (or XTG1502)
AND2602 – Animal Diseases II Co-requisite:AND2601
ANH2601 – Animal Health Practice : Laboratory Diagnostics Co-requisite:LDI2601
ANH2602 – Animal Health Practice: Reproduction Management Co-requisite:ZTG1501 (or XTG1501), ZTG1502 (or XTG1502), PAH1501 (or XAH1501) & PAH1502 (or XAH1502)
EPD2601 – Epidemiology AH I
EPD2602 – Epidemiology AH II Pre-requisite:EDP2601
LDI2601 – Laboratory Diagnostics: AH I
MNG1602 – Management IB Pre-requisite:MNG1502 or MNG1M14
PHT2601 – Pharmacology and Toxicology: AH I Co-requisite:AND2601 & AND2602
PHT2602 – Pharmacology and Toxicology: AH II Co-requisite:PHT2601

Third level

Module Pre-requisite/Co-requisite/Recommendation
Group A. Compulsory
AND3701 – Animal Diseases III Co-requisite:AND2601 & AND2602
AND3702 – Animal Diseases IV Co-requisite:AND3701
ANH3604 – Animal Health Practice: Project (WIL) Recommendation:Should be taken together with or follow on ZTG1501 (or XTG1501), ZTG1502 (or XTG1502), EPD2601 & EPD2602
ANH3605 – Animal Health Practice: Portfolio (WIL) Co-requisite:ANH3604
ANH3703 – Animal Health Practice: TB/CA Co-requisite:AND2601 & AND2602
EPD3701 – Epidemiology III Pre-requisite:EPD2602
GGH3708 – Environmental Awareness and Responsibility
TLG3601 – Legislation: Ah
VPH3601 – Veterinary Public Health Co-requisite:AND2601, AND2602 , AND3701 & AND3702
VPH3602 – Veterinary Public Health : Practical Co-requisite:VPH3601
Recommendation:Should be taken together with or follow on PAH1501 (or XAH1501) & PAH1502 (or XHA1502)

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