Overview

This is a full-time Agricultural Sciences (Animal Science) program at University of Zambia 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.

Mission

The Agricultural Sciences (Animal Science) program at University of Zambia aims to provide quality and relevant higher education, research and innovation that shape the future of society.

The university will embrace a participatory management style that will motivate employees, provide a work environment that is conducive to high productivity, teamwork in which leadership is by example, provide effective communication and guidance, which will be accessible to all, and promote individual growth.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Anatomy and Physiology of Farm Animals

Principles of Animal Nutrition

Applied Animal Nutrition

Principles of Animal Science

Range Management and Forage Crop Production

Beef and Small Ruminant Production

Dairy and Rabbit Production

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lusaka, Zambia

Disciplines

Agriculture Animal Science

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

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.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

62890 ZWL / year

≈ 62890 ZWL / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

31878 ZWL / year

≈ 31878 ZWL / year

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Scholarships Information

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