Bachelor of Science in Animal Science

The programme produce graduates capable of effectively managing livestock sector and provide technical advice  and self-employment in sustainable livestock production. To smallholder farmers and large scale livestock system. Graduates are competent in poultry, dairy, beef cattle, piggery, and small ruminant nutrition, health and breeding for enhanced quality and productivity

Magadu Farm (owned by DAARS) that is used for students’ practical training and research

Learn to keep animals and look after them for your own benefit and your country

ABOUT PROGRAMME

Programme Availability
College of Agriculture
Host Department
Department of Animal Aquaculture and Range Sciences
Level of Study
Undergraduate Degree
Mode of Study
Full Time
Programme Duration
3 Years

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

SEMESTER 1

COURSE ANTE    COURSE TITLE        
                    
CORE COURSES

AQ 102    Chemistry for Life Sciences                
VM 131    Parasitology and Entomology                
VM 116    Basic Anatomy of Farm animals                
VM 132    Animal Microbiology                
AS 101    Introduction to Animal Production and Health                
AS 102    Introductory Animal Genetics                
AEA 101    Agricultural Economics and Development                
CIT 100    Computer Applications                

ELECTIVE COURSES
*SC 100    Communication Skills I                
EE 101    Introductory Sociology                
DS 100    Principles, Theories and Contemporary Issues of Development                
MTH 102    Basic Mathematics                
                             
* Audit Course

SEMESTER 2

COURSE ANTE    COURSE TITLE        
                    
CORE COURSES
MTH 106    Introductory Statistics                
AS 103    Physiology of Farm animals                
AS 104    Introduction to Animal Nutrition                
ENV 103    Biochemistry                
ENV 102    Botany                
SC 101    Communication Skills II                
ELECTIVE COURSES
EE 104    Introduction to Agricultural Extension                
EE 105    Principles of Administration & Management                
AEA 102    Introduction to Agribusiness                
SS 100    Agro-Meteorology                

SEMESTER 3
COURSE ANTE    COURSE TITLE        
                    
CORE COURSES
MTH 201    Biometry                
VM 262    Prevention and Control of Livestock Diseases                
AS 201    Applied Animal Nutrition                
AS 202    Principles of Growth and Development                
SS 201    Fundamentals of Soil Science                
AEA 201    Production Economics                
                
ELECTIVE COURSES
AEA 210    Agribusiness and Entrepreneurship Development                
AEA 202    Agricultural Marketing Management                
EE 202    Extension Methods                
*SC 100    Communication Skills I                

SEMESTER 4
COURSE ANTE    COURSE TITLE        
                    
CORE COURSES
AS 203    Animal Feeds, Processing and Conservation                
AS 204    Livestock Policies, Legislations and Animal Welfare                
AS 205    Pasture Establishment and Management                
AS 206    Principles of Animal Breeding                
AS 208    Farm Structures and Animal Housing                
VM 251    Reproductive Physiology and Artificial Breeding                
AS 210    Research Methodology                
                
ELECTIVE COURSES
RD 208    Conflicts Management                
EE 206    Programme Planning and Evaluation                
AE 301    Farm Power and Mechanisation                
AEA 204    Farm Management                

SEMESTER 5

COURSE ANTE    COURSE TITLE        
                    
CORE COURSES
AS 300    Research Project I                
AS 301    Applied Animal Breeding                
AS 302    Range Management                
AS 303    Small Ruminant Management                
AS 304    Poultry and Rabbit Production                
AS 305    Pig Production                
AS 306    Beef Cattle Management                
                
ELECTIVE COURSES
AS 307    Introduction to Ecology and Wildlife Management                
CIT 300    Information and Communication Management                
AEA 305    Agribusiness Project Appraisal and Evaluation                
*SC 100    Communication Skills I                
* Audit Course

SEMESTER 6

COURSE ANTE    COURSE TITLE        
                    
CORE COURSES
AS 308    Dairy Cattle Management                
AS 309    Milk and Milk Products                
AS 310    Meat and Meat Products                
AS 311    Processing and Preservation of Hides and Skins                
AS 312    Draught Animal Management and Non-Conventional Animal Farming                
AS 313    Animal Biotechnology                
AS 316    Research Project II                
                
ELECTIVE COURSES
AS 314    Farm    Animal    Genetic    Resource Management                
AS 315    Introduction to Aquaculture                
AEA 306    Human Resource Management                
SS 305    Environmental    Pollution    and Management of Agricultural Wastes                

LEARNING OUTCOME

At the end of this programme a student will be able to:

  1. Effectively manage livestock species and livestock industry
  2. Effectively communicate livestock extension information
  3. Apply knowledge in livestock production to various production systems
  4. Plan and execute livestock-based research analyse data and interpret the results
  5. Plan and formulate livestock agenda and policies
  6. Employ themselves or be employed in livestock-based and related fields in the private or public sector.

Learn to keep animals and look after them for your own benefit and your country:

 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Two principal passes (4 points) in Biology and either in Chemistry Physics or Agriculture. OR Diploma in Animal Husbandry, Animal Health Agriculture or other related fields with an average of “B” or a minimum GPA of 3.0. In addition, an applicant must have a minimum of “D” grade in two science subjects at O-Level.

FEES

Tshs 1,263,000 per year.

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants should apply directly to SUA using the online admission system (link: http://suasis.suanet.ac.tz:8389/index.php/registration) or Click “Apply Online (Undergraduate)” button at www.sua.ac.tz and you will be directed.

CONTACT

The office of Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academics), 
Sokoine University of Agriculture,
P. O. Box 3000,
MOROGORO.

Inquiries should be sent to:
Admission Help desk
Directorate of Undergraduate Studies,
Sokoine University of Agriculture,
P.O. Box 3000, Chuo Kikuu, Morogoro    

Email: admission.dus@sua.ac.tz    
Web: www.dus.sua.ac.tz

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