The BSc. in Agricultural Sciences (Animal Science) is one of the undergraduate programmes offered by the School of Agricultural Sciences. This is a full-time programme that aims to equip students with the core principles of animal nutrition (ruminant and monogastric), animal reproductive physiology, aquaculture, and animal breeding and genetics, of livestock of economic interest. Studies in this field analyse effective ways to improve animal productivity. This degree is a five (5) year programme and courses taught include:
- Anatomy and Physiology of Farm Animals
- Principles of Animal Nutrition
- Applied Animal Nutrition
- Principles of Animal Science
- Range Management and Forage Crop Production
- Introductory Statistics for Agriculture
- Principles of Genetics
- Beef and Small Ruminant Production
- Dairy and Rabbit Production
- Introduction to Aquaculture
- Pig and Poultry Production
- Game Ranching
- Animal Production and By-Products
- Experimental Design and Statistical Analysis
- Advances in Animal Nutrition
- Applied Animal Reproduction
- Animal Breeding
- Integrated Aquaculture and Fish Nutrition
- Animal Health
Faculty members at Animal Science will be glad to help you with any questions.
- Applicants from School of natural sciences (UNZA)
- Candidates who have completed first year from the School of Natural Sciences may enter Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences Degree programme at second year of any programme if they have passed at least any three of the four full courses they take in first year
- Diploma holders
- Diploma holders with Credit or better from a recognised agricultural institution may enter the Bachelor of Sciences in Plant Science Degree programmes at second year of any programme provided such applicants have:
- 5 ‘O’ level passes, which include English, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and Biology or Agricultural Science; and
- At least one year proven relevant working experience.
- Diploma holders with Credit or better from a recognised agricultural institution may enter the Bachelor of Sciences in Plant Science Degree programmes at second year of any programme provided such applicants have:
- ‘A’ Levels holders
- ‘A’ level candidates may also enter any Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences (Plant Science) Degree programme at second year of any programme if they have:
- 3 ‘A’ Level passes in Chemistry, Biology or Agricultural Science and Mathematics or Physics;
- At least Credit in ‘0’ Level Mathematics or Physics if not taken in (i) above.
- ‘A’ level candidates may also enter any Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences (Plant Science) Degree programme at second year of any programme if they have:
Tuition Fees
| Year of Study | Amount | Period |
| 1st Year | K28,980.00 | Per Year |
| 2nd Year | K26,345.00 | Per Year |
| 3rd Year | K23,950.00 | Per Year |
| 4th Year | K21,774.00 | Per Year |
| 5th Year | K19,795.00 | Per Year |
Foreign Students
| Year of Study | Amount | Period |
| All Years | K57,173.00 | Per Year |
Non Tuition Fees*
| Type of Fees | Amount | Period |
| Registration | K40.00 | Per Year |
| Examination | K50.00 | Per Course |
| Recreation | K150.00 | Per Year |
| Medical | K200.00 | Per Year |
| Caution Fee | K182.50 | Paid by 1st Years only once at entry (non-refundable) |
| Internet Connectivity | K194.00 | Per Year |
| Graduation Fee | K100.00 | Per Year |
| Record Card Fee | K50.00 | Paid by 1st Years only once at entry |
| Maintenance and Rehabilitation | K165.00 | Per Year |
| Student Union Fee | K45.00 | Per Year |
| Academic Fee | K10.00 | Per Year |
| Library | K100.00 | Per Year |
*All Students (Except Distance Education Students)
Here is how to apply for the course.