BFisheries Fisheries and Aquaculture at Usumanu Danfodiyo University

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Fisheries is a full-time programme producing manpower for the management, development and exploitation of freshwater and marine fisheries resources, including aquaculture. It combines lectures, field and laboratory practicals and industrial work experience.

Faculty: Faculty of Agriculture | Department: Fisheries and Aquaculture | Duration: 84 calendar months (7 years) for UME entry; 72 calendar months (6 years) for 200 level Direct Entry | Location: Sokoto, Sokoto State

What you will study

100 level covers Mathematics, Probability, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, General Agriculture and general studies. 200 level adds Introduction to Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology, Rural Development, Agricultural Economics, Animal and Crop Production principles, Fisheries Management and Soil Science.

Career pathways

Public fisheries establishments, academia, research and relevant corporate enterprises.

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Application information

Entry requirements

(i) UME Entry Mode: Five O Level Credit Passes in English language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology or Agricultural Science. (ii) Direct Entry: Five O Level Credit Passes in English language, Mathematics, Chemistry, and Biology or Agricultural Science and Physics in addition to ND or HND in Fisheries or related disciplines with a minimum of lower Credit or advanced level qualification such as IJMB. Mode of Study The programme shall be full time. Duration Eighty-four (84) calendar months for the UME candidates and seventy-two (72) calendar months for students admitted directly into the 200 level. 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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