BSc Agro Processing
Entry requirements
I. Candidates for the programme must have passes in the following core subjects: English, Mathematics and Integrated Science. II. In addition to the above, candidates must have passes not below Grade C in elective subjects under options 1 or 2 below: A. OPTION 1: General Agriculture, Chemistry, Physics/Elective Mathematics B. OPTION 2: Biology, Chemistry, Physics/Elective Mathematics. III. Candidates who fail to meet above minimum requirements but who register and pass the Remedial Agriculture Programme organised by the University. IV. HND holders of Agricultural Engineering (Post-Harvest Technology option) with a Second Class Upper Division or higher from a Polytechnic, or Diploma holders from a recognized University will be considered for admission and placed at Level 200 after successfully passing an interview.
Career prospects
Opportunities include the following: 1. Business start-up in agro-processing 2. Employment with food processing companies such as Nestle, Unilever, Blue Skies etc 3. Food and nutrition experts at hospitals 4. Employment by NGOs engaged in food processing interventions 5. University Lecturers and Researchers in postharvest technologies 6. Exporter of processed foods