Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Animal Science and Health

Marondera University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology

Entry level: A-Level results
Field of study: Plant & Animal Sciences
Duration: Not stated
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. Focuses on keeping farm animals healthy through disease prevention, nutrition and good husbandry.

What you will study

Animal anatomy and physiology, animal health and disease control, parasitology, nutrition, production systems, biosecurity, research methods and a project. Veterinary practice is regulated and needs a veterinary degree. 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"

Where and when

Faculty: Faculty of Plant and Animal Sciences and Technology
Campus: Not stated per programme
Delivery: Not stated per programme (MUAST offers conventional full-time and block/weekend part-time options)
Intake: February 2027 and August 2027
Closing date: Not stated in the information supplied.

Note from the source: Listed under the Department of Animal Production Sciences without a duration; the entry text is identical to Agricultural Extension and Technology, which may be a copy error in the source. Source: MUAST faculty entry-requirements text supplied by the requester; campuses and intakes from the same message.

Career pathways

Animal-health or livestock officer
farm or ranch manager
veterinary-supplies or feed-company staff
extension officer
researcher.

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