BSc Honours Plant Production Science & Technology
- 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.
Pathfinder cannot check this against your results automatically, so read it carefully or ask the admissions office.
About this programme
The core crop-science degree. It builds an understanding of how crops grow and respond to soil, climate, nutrients, water, pests and management, and how to raise yield and quality sustainably. Combines classroom science with field and laboratory practicals and farm attachment, preparing graduates to manage commercial production or advise farmers.
What you will study
Crop physiology and agronomy; soil science and fertility; plant pathology and entomology; weed science; irrigation and water management; farm mechanisation; crop protection and production systems.
Further study and pathways
MSc in agronomy, crop science or plant protection; professional work with agro-input companies, estates, research stations and extension services.
Source: University of Zimbabwe: UZ_Undergraduate_Programme_Catalogue.xlsx, sheet "Programmes"
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