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A Bachelor of AgriScience (Agriculture) degree provides the knowledge base and the analytical and management skills to improve the productivity and sustainability of agricultural systems. The major welds an understanding of agribusiness to modern farming practices within the wider context of the economy and society. It provides a sound foundation in agriculture but is sufficiently flexible to allow students to specialise in subjects of particular interest to them.

The agriculture industry is diverse. It includes farming enterprises such as dairy, meat, and wool production; forage production; farm tourism; genetic improvement of plants and animals; and seed production. It also includes biosecurity, as well as service, consultative, and food processing industries.

The Agriculture major will introduce you to a wide range of agricultural enterprises and enable you to gain specialist skills and knowledge in areas of greatest interest to you. You are also able to enter Honours, Postgraduate Diploma, or Masters programmes to further your learning after completing the major. The Agriculture major is structured to ensure that you develop professional skills in written and spoken presentation, computing, and working with professional colleagues and clients.

BAgriScience students will develop a broad overview of the issues confronting New Zealand farmers and agribusiness. Introductory papers in pastures, animals, soils and climate, economics, and business provide the basis for more advanced study later in the programme. In the final year, there is scope for students to focus on specific subjects; however, the aim of the programme is to produce well-rounded agriculture graduates.

Entry Requirements

There are no special requirements beyond those that qualify you to study at University. However, it is preferable that you have credit for NCEA Level 3 Biology or Science, Chemistry, Modelling and Statistics, plus English and Maths. These subjects will help ensure that your transition to University study is as smooth as possible.

Other Fees

Enrolment Fee - $51.40 (NZD)

Student Services Levy - $237.50 (NZD)

Massey Foundation Fee -$22.40 (NZD)

Distance Learning overseas venue fee - $214.20 (NZD)

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The MAgriScience (Agriculture) offers a wide range of research topics including animal science, pastoral science, crop science, soil science, weed science, agroforestry, agricultural systems and agricultural engineering.

Massey University has good research facilities which are available for use by postgraduate students. Dairy, sheep and beef and deer farms are located adjacent to the Palmerston North campus. In addition, a number of research facilities are also available, including the Pasture and Crop Research Unit, the Fertiliser and Lime Research Centre, the New Zealand Centre for Precision Agriculture and an ISTA-accredited seed testing laboratory.

Entry Requirements

Admission to the Master of AgriScience (240 credits) is open to students who have completed one of the following minimum pre-requisites, at an appropriate level of academic achievement:

A Bachelor of AgriScience degree, or close equivalent, with a minimum B average in the majoring 300 level papers

A Bachelor of AgriScience degree, or close equivalent, with a major in the intended postgraduate subject;

A Bachelor of AgriScience degree, or close equivalent, followed by a Graduate Diploma of Science, a Graduate Diploma in Rural Studies or close equivalent in the intended postgraduate subject.

Other Fees

Enrolment Fee - $51.40 (NZD)

Student Services Levy - $237.50 (NZD)

Massey Foundation Fee -$22.40 (NZD)

Distance Learning overseas venue fee - $214.20 (NZD)

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The Master of Science in Agriculture is a program of course work and research designed to provide advanced training to supplement a first degree and to provide an introduction to research. The course work component is designed to provide advanced knowledge and to develop a range of skills, applicable to the candidate's background and area of interest.

Areas of specialisation are: animal science; meat science and technology; wool science; genetics and animal breeding; agricultural and resource economics; agronomy and soil science.

Entry Requirements

A candidate shall:

(a) hold a bachelor degree from a recognised University in a discipline related to Agriculture or Rural Science; or

(b) satisfy the school by means of other qualifications and relevant experience of adequate preparation for candidature; or

(c) be permitted to transfer to candidature for the degree of Master of Science in Agriculture if recommended by the school from the award of the Master of Agriculture.

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Entry Requirements

Bachelors degree from a recognized university with a minimum of 2nd class honors upper division or equivalent qualification

Other Fees

Service Fee(Kshs)

Attachment 1000

Graduation (undergrad) 6000

Graduation (postgraduate) 8000

Credit Transfer Application Fee 1000

Credit Transfer Fee per credit hour 1000

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The Digital School of Virtual and Open Learning seeks to provide learning opportunities to students who are unable to take up full-time on-campus programmes. The School provides a wide range of quality programmes at Certificate, Diploma, Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels using blended teaching and learning that combines digital instruction with live tutorials in the following regional centres: Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Garissa, Kisumu, Kakamega, Embu, Nyeri, Marsabit and Kericho.

Entry Requirements

Bachelor of Science with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) degree Agriculture, Agricultural Resource Management, Dryland Agriculture, Animal Production and Health Management, Agricultural Engineering, Range Management, Horticulture, Environmental Science, Agricultural Education, Agricultural Economics, Range Management or any other equivalent qualification from other institutions recognized by Kenyatta University Senate.

Those with Second Class (Lower Division) and at least two years relevant research experience, or a post-graduate diploma will be considered.

Other Fees

Statutory fees: 21900

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