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MSc Animal Science at University of Jos

University of Jos, Nigeria

Programme overview

The MSc Animal Science is a master's programme offered at University of Jos by the Department of Animal Production in the Agriculture, Jos, Plateau State. It runs for 18 Months.

Level: Master's  |  Faculty: Agriculture  |  Department: Animal Production  |  Duration: 18 Months  |  Location: Jos, Plateau State

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Entry requirements

Entry Requirements: To be eligible for admission into the M.Sc, Animal Science programme, candidates must be graduates of this University or any other University recognized by Senate and shall normally have obtained a minimum of Second Class (Lower Division) with CGPA not less than 3.0 on 5 point scale. Credit passes in five (5) WASCE/NECO SSCE/GCE (O’level) subjects and its equivalent as approved by the University Senate, including English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology or Agricultural Science and Physics. The credit pass in Agricultural Science must be backed up with at least a pass in Biology. Passes at the Advanced Level in GCE, IJMB or an approved equivalent examination in two or three of Chemistry and Biology or Chemistry and Botany/Zoology A candidate with a third class degree who has passed the University of Jos or any recognized Postgraduate Diploma in the subject area at credit level, as well as those who have 5 years post- graduation relevant working experience who passed a qualifying examination may be considered. A candidate with Postgraduate Diploma in Animal Science with CGPA of 3.5 on 5-point scale will be considered. This is in addition to O' level requirement.

Duration: 18 Months

Apply through the university admissions page: https://www.unijos.edu.ng/admission

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