Faculty of Agriculture Degree & Programs

Faculty of Agriculture Degree & Programs

FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

COURSER E Q U I R E M E N T SUTME SUBJECTSSPECIAL CONSIDERATION(WAIVER)/REMARKS
DIRECT ENTRYUTME
 AGRICULTURE At least two A’ level passes in Chemistry and one from Biology/Botany/Zoology/Agric Science, Economics, Physics, Geography and Geology/Mathematics (Pure & Applied)Five ‘O’ level credit passes to include English language, Mathematics, Biology/Agric. Science, Chemistry and any two of Physics, Geography, Economics, Animal Husbandry and Crop HusbandryEnglish Language,  Chemistry, Biology/Agriculture and any one of Physics and MathematicsDIRECT ENTRY: UNILORINAccepts OND/NCE credit pass in Agriculture into 200 level while those with HND may be admitted into 300 level
AGRICULTURAL  EXTENSION AND  COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT(i) At least 5 O-level WAEC, SSCE, GCE Credits at not more than two sittings in the following subjects: English Language, Mathematics, and any other three from Biology or Agriculture, Chemistry, Physics, Geography, Economics, Food and Nutrition and Home Management.and (ii) A Higher National Diploma (HND or equivalent) in Agriculture or related field of study with a minimum of lower credit from a recognized institution in Animal Husbandry, Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology, Agricultural Economics and Farm Management, Food Science, Home Economics, Fishery, Forestry and Wildlife, etc; will be admitted into 300 level.   The entry point is at the 300 level.
AQUACULTURE AND FISHERIES(i) A’ level passes in Chemistry, Biology and at least a pass in any of Physics, Geography and Economics. (ii) OND/ND in Fisheries,  Agriculture or related disciplines with at least lower credit grade plus five ‘O’ level credits in English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Fisheries or Agric. Science and any other from Physics, Geography and Economics.(i)                 HND in Fisheries, Agriculture or related discipline from NBTE Accredited Institutions.  5 O’level credit passes at not more than two sittings including English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Fisheries or Agric. Science and any other from Physics, Geography and Economics. English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry and one of Biology and Agricultural Science. 
 HOME ECONOMICS GCE ‘A’ Level or equivalent in Chemistry plus at least One of the following subjects; Biology/Botany/Zoology/Agric. Science/Economics/Mathematics plus U.M.E. entry requirements. OND in      Agriculture/Catering Hotel Management and Food Science, Consumer Science, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Event Management with at least Lower Credit grade from recognized tertiary Institutions. Plus U.M.E. entry requirements. NCE in   Biology/Chemistry/Home Economics or Agriculture/Food and Nutrition, Home Management, Clothing and Textile.Credits at SSCE/NECO/GCE ‘O’ Level, NABTEB or equivalent at least 5 subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology/Agric. Garment Making, Catering Craft practice, Clothing and Textiles. Dyeing and Bleaching, Home Management, Jewelry, Leather work, Printing and Decoration, Printing craft Practice, Tourism.English Language, Biology. Chemistry and any of the following: Agric. Science and Economics.DIRECT ENTRY: Candidates with a pass in Biology, but who have credit in Agric. Science, Food & Nutrition / Home Management may be considered.    
 FOOD SCIENCEGCE ‘A’ Level or  equivalent in Chemistry plus at least One of the following subject; Biology/Botany/ Zoology/Agric. Science/Economics/Mathematics plus U.T.M.E. entry requirements. OND in Agriculture/Catering Hotel Management and Food Science and Technology with at least Lower Credit grade from recognized tertiary Institutions. Plus U.T.M.E. entry requirements. NCE in Biology/Chemistry/Home Economics or Agriculture//Food and NutritionCredits at SSCE/NECO/GCE ‘O’ Level, NABTEB or equivalent at least 5 subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Food and Nutrition and Biology/Agric.English Language, Biology/Agric. Science, Chemistry and any of the following: Physics, Mathematics and Economics.DIRECT ENTRY: i) Candidates with a pass in Biology, but who have credit in Agric. Science may be considered.(ii) Ordinary pass in Physics is acceptable in lieu of Credit Pass. 
FORESTRY AND WILDLIFEAt least two ‘A’ level passes in Chemistry and one of Botany / Biology / Zoology; Geography; Economics; Mathematics with minimum of 5 points.  Botany and Biology will not count as two subjects.Five ‘O’ level credit passes at not more than two sittings to include; English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology/Agricultural Science; and any of Geography and Economics, with at least a pass in Physics.English Language, Chemistry, Biology/Agricultural Science, and any of Geography, Economics, Physics and Mathematics.i) OND/ND (Forestry/Wildlife) or related field with minimum of Lower Credit from recognized institutions into 100 level.                                                    ii) HND (Forestry/Wildlife) or related field with minimum of Lower credit may be admitted into 200 level.                                                iii) NCE Agriculture double major at Credit Pass level may be admitted into 200 level.

Important Dates

December 4, 2023

Commencement Of 2022/2023 Academic Session