BSc Honours Agricultural Processing Plant Design and Systems Engineering
- Entry level
- A-Level entry
- Field of study
- Agricultural Engineering
- Duration
- 4 years
- Institution
- University of Zimbabwe
Entry requirements
This is a degree. It is entered after A-Level, so O-Level results alone are not enough.
As the institution publishes it
At least 2 'A' Level passes in Mathematics and Physics (both compulsory).
Pathfinder cannot check this against your results automatically, so read it carefully or ask the admissions office.
About this programme
Covers the design of the plants that turn crops and animal products into finished goods, such as grain mills, oil presses, sugar mills, abattoirs and dairies. You learn process design, equipment selection, plant layout, controls, energy and cost analysis, giving you the skills to plan and run agro-processing facilities.
What you will study
Engineering mathematics and thermodynamics; process design; mechanical and electrical systems; plant layout and automation; energy efficiency; project economics and management.
Further study and pathways
MSc in process, chemical or industrial engineering; professional engineering registration pathway; agro-industry plants and industrial consultancies.
Source: University of Zimbabwe: UZ_Undergraduate_Programme_Catalogue.xlsx, sheet "Programmes"
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