Diploma in Agriculture (University of Zimbabwe-Associate, Conventional)
- Entry level
- O-Level results
- Field of study
- Agriculture & Farm Management
- Duration
- 3 years (with a sandwich year of work-related learning)
- Institution
- Gwebi Agricultural College
Entry requirements
Diplomas, certificates and other programmes: what you need to apply
O-Level results · 5 O-Level passes incl. English, Maths, a Science (the 2026 post also accepts Agriculture)
O Level: 5 passes at C or better incl. English, Maths, a Science | A Level: not required | Pre-college work-related learning (3 months)
As the institution publishes it
O-Level: 5 passes incl. English, Maths, a Science (the 2026 post also accepts Agriculture) (C or better) A-Level: Not required Previous award needed: None (O Level entry) Work experience: 3-month Pre-College Enrolment Work-Related Learning before selection interviews Other conditions: Selection interviews follow the pre-college period
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About this programme
Diploma: a 3-year applied qualification, awarded in association with the University of Zimbabwe, with 50% theory and 50% practical training and a sandwich year of work-related learning. A broad, practical agriculture diploma that trains technicians and managers in animal production, crop production and agricultural engineering, with a dairy niche.
What you will study
Full-time conventional; Animal Production, Crop Production and Agricultural Engineering are all compulsory (50% theory, 50% practical). Niche: dairy.
Further study and pathways
Further study at universities in Zimbabwe and abroad (the brochure says opportunities are abundant; entry rules differ, so check with the receiving university), or start work as a technician, extension officer or farm manager.
Source: Gwebi Agricultural College: Gwebi_Programme_Catalogue.xlsx, sheet "Programmes"
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- Animal Production (discipline of the Diploma in Agriculture)Animal Production · O-Level entry · 3 years
- Crop Production (discipline of the Diploma in Agriculture)Crop Production · O-Level entry · 3 years