Women's University in Africa

What you'll study

Study is organised over four years and the taught component is arranged in four semesters (independent research runs concurrently with taught courses). Coursework contributes 30% and formal semester examinations 70% of the overall assessment; each semester examination is a three-hour written paper plus continuous assessment. In the final two semesters students undertake practical meat science and dairy-technology activities as part of a research project. The research project requires an approved proposal, supervision by an academic member of staff with a minimum of 30–40 hours of supervisor–student consultation, written work (80% of the project mark) and presentations (20% of the project mark).

Entry requirements

• Two ‘A’ level passes in any science subjects plus at least five ‘O’ level subjects including Mathematics and English; OR
• Diploma in Agriculture from a recognised institution with a minimum of five ‘O’ level passes including English Language and Mathematics; OR
• Diploma in Veterinary Science from a recognised institution with a minimum of five ‘O’ level passes including English Language and Mathematics; OR
• Any other relevant qualification from a recognised institution.

Career prospects

Graduates commonly move into roles across the food industry and livestock sector. Typical positions listed by the programme include meat or milk inspector, dairy/meat technologist, production manager or supervisor in processing plants, carcass merchandiser, evisceration processor, feedlot manager, livestock buyer/grader/loader, farm manager and research scientist.

Scholarships & funding angle

The course page does not specify scholarships; prospective applicants should explore university-wide financial aid, external agricultural and food-industry scholarships, and funding tied to internships or collaborative projects with industry associations.