Bachelor of Agricultural Science

A Bachelor of Agriculture (BAgr) is an undergraduate academic degree focused on agricultural science. This comprehensive program typically spans 4 years of postsecondary education and covers fundamental aspects of modern agriculture. The curriculum encompasses diverse areas including animal science, soil science, agricultural business management, agronomy, and agricultural technology. Students develop both theoretical knowledge and practical skills, learning to apply scientific principles and emerging technologies to agricultural practices. The program prepares graduates for various career paths within the agricultural sector. Common professional opportunities include farm management, agribusiness operations, agricultural research, consulting, and agricultural technology development. Graduates may work in settings ranging from commercial farms and research institutions to agricultural corporations and government agencies.

Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4

Semester 1

Course Name Credit Units
BAG 1101 Applied Mathematics
2
BAG 1102 Agriculture and Climate Change
3
BAG 1103 Agricultural Botany and Plant Physiology
3
BAG 1104 Introduction to Soil Science
3
BAG 1105 Anatomy and Physiology of Farm Animals
3
BAG 1106 Introduction to micro-Economics
3
BAG 1107 Computer Applications
3
BAG 1108 Gender in Agricultural Development
3
BAG 1109 Old Testament
2
BAG 1204 Animal Selection, Breeding and Biotechnology
3
BAG 3101 Soil, Water & Environment Conservation
3
BAG 3208 Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Enterprise mgt
2

Semester 2

Course Name Credit Units
BAG 1201 Principles and Practices of Agriculture
2
BAG 1202 Introduction to Agronomy and Ecology
3
BAG 1203 Introduction to Agricultural Entomology and Nematology
3
BAG 1205 Introduction to Macro-Economics
3
BAG 1206 Introduction to mycology
3
BAG 1207 Horticulture Production
4
BAG 1208 Introduction to Statistics
2
BAG 1209 New Testament
2
BAG 1210 Animal Production Practicals Skills
3
BAG 1211 Crop Production Practical Skills
3