Programme Details:

The Bachelor of Science in Agriculture programme is a rigorous and broad-based curriculum designed to produce graduates who through extension, teaching, research, or consultancy will provide technical services in agribusiness, agricultural policy formulation, animal production, crop and land management, and environmental protection.

Entry Requirements:

1.     Holders of KCSE with mean grade of C+ with passes at C or above in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics or Geography, and one of the following subjects:-English, Kiswahili, Physics (if not included above), History and Government, Geography (if not included above), CRE, Computer Studies, German, Music, Islamic Religious Education, Hindu Religious Education, Home Science, Art & Design, Agriculture, Aviation Technology, French, Arabic,Business Studies.

2.     Holders of KACE or equivalent with minimum 2 Principal Passes in Biology and Chemistry and at least a subsidiary pass in Mathematics or Physics. If Mathematics or Physics was not offered at KACE, then it is accepted at Ordinary Level but with a minimum of a Credit Pass.

3.     Holders of a Diploma in Biological Sciences or related sciences from an institution recognized by the senate.

4.     Holders of a higher national Diploma in Biological Sciences or related sciences from an institution recognized by the senate.

5.      Holders of a degree in biological sciences or related sciences from a university recognized by the senate

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Course Objective

The programme objective is to produce competent graduates in agricultural sciences and environmental management with adequate knowledge and skills to effectively exploit agricultural research and development opportunities. This objective will be achieved through the majors that the student will specialize in. e.g.

2.1 Agricultural Economics Major
The objective of this major is to produce graduates with the knowledge and skills for efficient and sustainable use of agricultural resources.

 a) Acquire the knowledge of economic disciplines to have an integrated approach to understanding agricultural and environmental problems.
b) Apply the skills of the discipline in solving agricultural and environmental problems as managers in enterprises that use these resources or in research, extension and education.

Course Programme

Year 1

Semester 1

Course title

Introduction to Agriculture

Communication Skills

Mathematics

Chemistry for Agricultural Sciences

Agricultural Botany

Animal Physiology

Landforms and Soil Formation

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