BAgric Agricultural Extension and Rural Development at Usumanu Danfodiyo University

Programme overview

The B. Agriculture (Agricultural Extension and Rural Development) is a professional degree with a 100 to 500 level structure that combines agricultural science foundations with extension and rural sociology.

Faculty: Faculty of Agriculture | Department: Agricultural Extension and Rural Development | Location: Sokoto, Sokoto State

What you will study

200 level includes Introduction to Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology, Principles of Agricultural Economics, Crop and Animal production principles and Soil Science. 300 level includes Extension Teaching, Learning Process and Methods, Introduction to Community Development and Farm Management and Production Economics.

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Entry requirements

In addition to the general requirements for admission into the University, candidates intending to read for B. Agriculture (Agricultural Extension and Rural Development) must have fulfilled the conditions set out below: Entry into 100 Level: A Candidate must have five credits in relevant subjects (including Chemistry, Physics, Biology/Agricultural Science, Mathematics and English language) in SSCE or its equivalent. This is in addition to obtaining the required points in the UTME. Direct Entry into 200 level: For direct entry into B. Agriculture (Agricultural Extension and Rural Development), candidates should have a minimum of lower credit in NCE, ND or HND in Agriculture or related disciplines or any other qualification approved by the Senate of the University, in addition to obtaining the minimum O’ level requirements. , COURSES

UTME cut-offs change every year and differ by programme. Check the university's current admission list before you apply.

Undergraduate admission is through the JAMB CAPS portal (UTME and Direct Entry); candidates must upload their O'Level results on JAMB CAPS to be considered for admission.

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

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