Our School
Vision
The vision of the School is to become a “Centre of Excellence” in Agriculture, rural Development and natural resources management in the region”
Mission
The main role of the School of Agriculture, Rural Development and Forestry is to provide professional training to under and post graduate students, providing appropriate knowledge and skills relevant to the needs of government, private sector and farming community .The school aims at excellence in teaching, research and active participation in community outreach programmes in order to promote sustainable livelihoods in rural areas.
Departments
Office of the Dean
Professor JJO Odhiambo
Dean School of Agriculture
Qualifications: BSc (Agric) (Hon), MSc (Agric) (Nairobi), PhD (University of British Columbia, Canada)
Tel: +27 15 962 8310 / 8110
Email: jude.odhiambo@univen.ac.za
Mr Maboho
School Administrator
Qualifications:
Tel: +27 15 962 8880
Email: maboho@univen.ac.za
Location: Student Administration Building
Mrs LH Kone
Executive Secretary
Qualifications:
Tel: +27 15 962 8310
Email: linda.kone@univen.ac.za
Location:
Undergraduate Programmes
The following degrees / diplomas and certificates are offered in the school.
PROGRAMMES | ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS | DURATION |
Bachelor of Science | NSC 26 + Achievement level 4 in Mathematics and Physical Sciences and in either Life Sciences or Agricultural Sciences | 4 years |
Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Technology | NSC 32 + achievement level 5 in Mathematics and Physical Sciences as well as achievement level 4 in English and in either Life Sciences or Agricultural Sciences | 4 years |
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering | NSC 32 + achievement level 6 in Mathematics, Physical Sciences and Life Sciences or Agriculture as well as achievement level 4 in English | 4 years |
Postgraduate Programmes
| Postgraduate Programmes | Code | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Science in Agriculture | MSCAGR | ||
| Master of Science in Food Science and Technology | MSCFST | ||
| Masters in Rural Development | MRDV | ||
| Doctor of Philosophy in Agriculture | PhD(Agric) | ||
| Doctor of Philosophy in Rural Development | PhDRD |
Career opportunities
Self employment, Officers in nongovernmental organisations, Land Bank, private & public sector, Land Use Planner, Farmer, Manager of Estates, Research Officer, Consultant, Extension Officer, Development Officer, Agricultural Economist, Marketing Officer, Soil Scientist, Quality Control Manager, Lab Technician, Lecturer, Derivatives Trader/Specialist.
Departments
News
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