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Master of Science (Animal Nutrition and Management)

Entry Requirements

i.ÌýThe common regulations for admissions for a masters in the University shall apply.

ii.ÌýThe general regulations for all master degree in the School of Agriculture and Enterprise Development shall apply.

iii.ÌýHolders of a Bachelor of Science Degree with at least Second Class Honors (Upper Division) in Animal Production and Health Management, Animal Health and Production, Veterinary Medicine, Agriculture, Agricultural Resource Management, Dryland Agriculture, Range Management or its equivalent from ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ or other institutions recognized by ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ Senate. Holders of B.Sc. degree with Lower Second Class honors in the agricultural related areas must have least two years relevant experience.

 

Programme Structure and Duration

a)ÌýThe M.Sc. degree in Animal Nutrition and Management shall consist of coursework, examination and thesis.

b)ÌýIn year one, a candidate shall be required to take a total of 10 units, five in each Semester.

c)ÌýIn year two, a candidate shall conduct on research work and submit a thesis.

d)ÌýThe degree to be awarded is designated: Master of Science in Animal Nutrition and Management.

 

Examination Ìý

a)ÌýThe ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ examination regulations governing post-graduate exams shall apply.

b)ÌýUnit registered for in each semester shall be examined at the end of that semester.

c)ÌýCoursework assessment shall consist of final written examination and Continuous Assessment Tests (CATs) which shall include practicals, written tests, seminars, oral presentation and term papers.

d)ÌýThe final written examination shall constitute 60% of the total marks for each unit while CATs shall constitute 40% of the total marks.

e)ÌýThe pass mark for each unit shall be 50%.

f)ÌýThe thesis will be examined according to the university regulations that is written thesis and oral presentation (defense).

 

Certification

Master of Science in Animal Nutrition and Management

 

Units Codes and Titles

 

Units Codes and Titles

Units Codes and Titles Ìý

KCU 800: BiostatisticsÌý

KCU 801: Research MethodsÌý

KRM 854: Animal Nutrition and Metabolism

KRM 855: Animal Feed Resources, Evaluation and Processing

KRM 856: Advanced Animal Physiology

KRM 857: Nutritional Biochemistry

KRM 858: Biotechnology in Animal Nutrition

KRM 859: Livestock Production Systems and Management

KRM 860: Ruminant Nutrition and Feeding

KRM 861: Non-Ruminant Nutrition and Feeding

KRM 830: Thesis

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