BAgric Animal Science at Usumanu Danfodiyo University

Programme overview

The B. Agriculture (Animal Science) is a professional degree with a 100 to 500 level structure covering broad agricultural foundations and animal production.

Faculty: Faculty of Agriculture | Department: Animal Science | Location: Sokoto, Sokoto State

What you will study

100 level covers General Agriculture, Mathematics, Probability, Physics, Chemistry and Biology. 200 level includes Anatomy and Physiology of Farm Animals, Principles of Animal Production, Food Science and Technology, Agricultural Biochemistry and Biotechnology. 300 level includes Non-Ruminant and Ruminant Animal Production and Animal Genetics and Breeding.

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Application information

Entry requirements

In addition to the general requirements for admission into the University, candidates intending to read for B. Agriculture (Animal Science) 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 (Animal Science), 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.

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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