MSc Soil Science at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

Programme overview

The MSc Soil Science is a master's programme offered at Ahmadu Bello University by the Department of Soil Science in the Agriculture, Zaria, Kaduna State. It runs for 2 years.

Level: Master's | Faculty: Agriculture | Department: Soil Science | Duration: 2 years | Location: Zaria, Kaduna State

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Entry requirements

Admission Requirements Candidates seeking admission to the Degree of Master of Science (Soil Science) should normally possess a First or Second Class Degree in Agriculture (or Agricultural Science). Candidates with First or Second Class Degrees in other Biological or Physical Sciences may also be considered. However, if admitted such students will be required to satisfactorily complete prescribed remedial courses. Candidates with 3rd Class degree may be offered admission provided they have spent a minimum of five years after graduation or acquired a relevant PGD. Candidates with other relevant qualifications and experience which are considered as equivalent to theabove by the Department, the Faculty Board, and the Senate, may also be considered for admission. Candidates shall also be required to fulfill other Faculty and University requirements and regulations relating to postgraduate admission.

Postgraduate admission for the 2026/2027 academic session runs through the Postgraduate College; academic Masters and PhD applicants must upload a research proposal of not more than 300 words.

Postgraduate application forms for 2026/2027 are sold online at portal.abu.edu.ng/forms for N10,000 excluding bank charges; all admission processes end on 2 November 2026. Entry requirement: five O'level credits including English and Mathematics in not more than two sittings.

Apply through the university admissions page: https://abu.edu.ng/admissions

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