B.Sc. · Undergraduate
Agricultural Innovation & Biotechnology
- Degree
- B.Sc.
- Level
- Undergraduate
Programme overview
This program combines modern agricultural sciences with cutting-edge biotechnology to address Africa's food security and sustainability challenges. Students learn how to improve crop yields, develop climate-resilient plants, and use biotechnological tools to combat pests, diseases, and post-harvest losses. With a strong foundation in both agronomy and molecular biology, graduates are prepared to drive innovation in agriculture, agribusiness, and biotechnology for health and food industries.
Curriculum
Year 1
22 courses- 01General Biology
- 02General Chemistry
- 03Introduction to Agriculture
- 04Academic Writing
- 05Principles of Economics (Agri-focus)
- 06Year 2
- 07Genetics & Plant Breeding
- 08Soil Science
- 09Microbiology
- 10Agricultural Economics
- 11Statistics & Data Analysis
- 12Year 3
- 13Molecular Biology
- 14Agricultural Biotechnology
- 15Crop Protection & Integrated Pest
- 16Management
- 17Bioinformatics
- 18Research Methods in Agricultural Science
- 19Year 4
- 20Climate-Smart Agriculture
- 21Genetic Engineering & GMO Crops
- 22Food Biotechnology
Capstone
8 courses- 01Innovation Project • Internship in Agritech / Biotech Firms
- 02Sample Courses
- 03Agricultural Biotechnology & GMOs
- 04Plant Breeding & Genetics
- 05Crop Protection & Pest Resistance
- 06Food & Nutritional Biotechnology
- 07Climate-Smart Agriculture
- 08Agricultural Economics & Agribusiness
Course lists are indicative and may be updated as the programme is accredited and reviewed.
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