Animal Science

FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE

Department of Animal Science and Production

  1. Postgraduate Diploma in Animal Science and Technology
  2. MSc

Areas of Specialization:

  • Animal Production and Management; (ii) Animal Breeding and Genetics/Biotechnology; (iii) Animal Nutrition and Biochemistry; (iv) Animal Physiology and Biotechnology.

O’level

5 O’ level credits to include English Language, Maths, Chemistry and Biology/Agricultural Science in not more than two sittings. Pass in Maths may be considered if the candidate has a credit in Physics or vice versa. The 5 credits must be obtained in not more than 2 sittings. A credit pass in Agricultural Science must be backed up with at least a pass in Biology.

 

Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)

  1. The candidate must be a graduate of Nnamdi Azikiwe University or a recognized University with at least a Third Class degree in or a minimum of lower Credit in the Higher National Diploma, HND, from a recognized Institution in Agriculturally oriented courses like Animal Production/Animal Sciences/Health, Wildlife/Fisheries, etc.

 

Master’s Degree (MSc)

  1. The candidate must have a first degree in Animal Science with an FCGPA of not less than 2.50 from Nnamdi Azikiwe University or a recognized University
  2. A candidate with a Postgraduate Diploma in Animal Science with an FCGPA of not less than 3.00 may also be admitted provided the University Matriculation requirements are satisfied

Approved PG Supervisors(Click on the supervisor’s name to view profile)

Names Faculty Department Approval
Ugwuowo AGRIC ANIMAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY PGD, MSC
Etuk Edeheudim Bassey AGRIC ANIMAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY PGD, MSC, PHD
Isaac Ugwumba Chijioke AGRIC ANIMAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY PGD, MASTERS
Onunkwo Dozie Ndubisi AGRIC ANIMAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY PGD, MSC, PHD