BSc · Agriculture
BSc Agriculture
- Qualification
- BSc
- Duration
- 4 years
- Region
- Central
Overview
BSc Agriculture prepares you for the science, management and technology of modern crop and livestock production. In Ghana, the programme supports food security, rural employment and the development of competitive agricultural value chains. You gain practical knowledge that can lead to employment, further study or your own farm enterprise.
What you will study
You study crop production, soil and water management, animal production, agricultural economics, farm machinery, plant protection and extension. You also build skills through laboratory work, field practicals, farm planning, data collection and sustainable agriculture projects.
Career prospects
You can become a farm manager, agricultural extension officer, crop production officer, livestock officer, farm operations supervisor or agricultural consultant. Employers include the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, Ghana Irrigation Development Authority, commercial farms, seed and agrochemical companies, NGOs and food-processing businesses.
Who this programme may suit
You will succeed if you are curious about nature, comfortable with practical work and interested in improving how food is produced. Good observation, teamwork, patience and problem-solving will support your progress.