BSc Honours Crop Improvement and Seed Systems
- Entry level
- A-Level entry
- Field of study
- Agriculture & Food Systems
- 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 Biology and one subject from Mathematics, Geography, Chemistry, Physics and Agriculture/Crop Science/Animal Science; OR a Diploma in Agriculture from a recognised agricultural college.
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About this programme
Looks at how new and better crop varieties are developed and delivered to farmers. You cover the genetics and breeding methods behind improved varieties, modern biotechnology tools, and the whole seed system: multiplication, processing, testing, certification and marketing, including the policy and regulation around seed. A good fit for those drawn to laboratory-and-field science.
What you will study
Plant genetics and breeding; biotechnology applications; seed production and technology; seed quality testing and certification; plant pathology; biostatistics and experimental design; seed policy and business.
Further study and pathways
MSc or PhD in plant breeding, genetics or seed science; seed companies, regulators and research centres.
Source: University of Zimbabwe: UZ_Undergraduate_Programme_Catalogue.xlsx, sheet "Programmes"
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