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PGD Animal Production at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria

Programme overview

The PGD Animal Production is a postgraduate diploma programme offered at Ahmadu Bello University by the Department of Animal Science in the Agriculture, Zaria, Kaduna State. It runs for 1 year.

Level: Postgraduate diploma  |  Faculty: Agriculture  |  Department: Animal Science  |  Duration: 1 year  |  Location: Zaria, Kaduna State

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission Requirements To be eligible for admission into the programme, a candidate must satisfy at least one of the following requirements: i. A minimum of three credits in relevant Science subjects at the “O” level plus credit passes in ‘O’ level English and Mathematics. ii. Not less than a credit grade in HND (Agric). iii. B.Sc. Agric or any other relevant degree with a pass or third class. iv. At least two years Post-graduation field experience. To qualify for graduation for Postgraduate Diploma in Animal Production, a candidate is required to get a minimum of “pass grade” in all the registered courses. In addition, the candidate should also present a seminar on the research project. Research/Project Area (a) Ruminant Nutrition & Management (b) Monogastric Nutrition & Management (c) Animal Breeding and Genetics, (d) Reproductive Physiology (e) Pasture Production /Range Management (f) Animal Products

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.

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

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