Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Agricultural Extension and Technology

Marondera University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology

Entry level: A-Level results
Field of study: Plant & Animal Sciences
Duration: 4 years
Institution: Marondera University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology

Entry requirements

Undergraduate degrees: what you need to apply

A-Level results · 2 A-Level passes

Also considered: Diploma

A degree is entered after A-Level, so O-Level results alone are not enough.

O Level: 5 passes incl. English, Maths | A Level: 2 passes in relevant subjects | or relevant diploma

As the institution publishes it

O-Level: 5 passes incl. English, Maths A-Level: 2 passes: Biology, Agriculture, Crop Science, Animal Science, plus one of Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Geography, Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT, Agribusiness, Business Enterprise, Economics, Management of Business, Sociology Previous award needed: Diploma in Agriculture, Horticulture, Education or equivalent Work experience: 5 years after the diploma (general rule) Mature entry: Age 25+ (men) / 23+ (women) with 5 O Levels and relevant work experience Other conditions: Diploma route: Merit or better overall; may be exempted from the 1-year attachment

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About this programme

Honours bachelor's degree: a full undergraduate degree. MUAST's 4 to 5 year degrees include a 1-year attachment, from which diploma holders may be exempted. Prepares extension officers who bring new agricultural technology and knowledge to farmers.

What you will study

Extension methods and communication, adult learning, crop and livestock production, rural sociology, technology transfer, farmer organisations, project planning and a project. Includes a 1-year attachment.

Further study and pathways

Master's study in the field (a good Honours degree is the stated entry rule), or professional and technical roles.

Source: Marondera University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology: MUAST_Programme_Catalogue.xlsx, sheet "Programmes"

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