MSc Agronomy at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

Entry requirements

Areas of Specialisation 1. Weed Science 2. Irrigation Agronomy 3. Horticulture 4. Field Crop Production 5. Crop Physiology 6. Farming Systems Admission Requirements 1. The candidate who is seeking for admission into Postgraduate M.Sc. course in Agronomy must have a B.Sc.(Agric) or Bachelor of Agric (B. Agric) or (B. Sc. Botany) degree with a minimum of second class lower (2.2) from any reputable and well recognised University in and outside Nigeria. 2. HND holders with minimum Upper credit plus relevant PGD 3. Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or related discipline with a minimum of 3rd class + PGD In addition to the entry requirements indicated above, the candidate seeking for M.Sc. and Ph.D. admission must have taken the mandatory core courses in Bachelor degree and M.Sc. degree courses, respectively and must have passed all the core courses together with other relevant courses offered by the student. Graduation requirements The Master of Science programme (M.Sc.) shall consist of a course work component and a research component with thesis.The duration of the M.Sc. programme shall not be less than 18 months and normally not more than 36 months. To graduate,a candidate is required to complete a minimum of 30 semester credit hours in both major and supporting fields excluding research. A candidate shall normally carry 15 to 20 credit hours per semester. The following courses are presently offeredin the Department of Agronomy for M. Sc degree.