MASTER OF SCIENCE IN LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION SYSTEMS Program Offered at University of Nairobi

The objectives of this programme offered at the University OF Nairobi are to:

1.      Equip production system analysts with knowledge and skills in livestock systems analysis to help integrate components of production systems for sustainable use of resources and improved livestock productivity

2.      Train personnel to undertake academic responsibility in research, consultancy and teaching in livestock production systems

3.      Equip the analysts with ability to document, evaluate and monitor production systems.

Qualification for entry to the University of Nairobi

1.      Holders of the following degree awards of the University of Nairobi or equivalent qualifications from universities or institutions recognized by the senate of the University of Nairobi;

a)Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine

b) Bachelor of Science with at least Upper Second-Class Honours in Agriculture, Range management, Wildlife, Zoolog y and Agricultural economics.

2.      Holders of Lower Second-class Honours degree or with at least two years relevant experience;

3.      Holders of Pass degree or equivalent qualifications as listed in 2.2.1 above with either a relevant post-graduate diploma or five years experience.

Animal physiology

Biochemistry

Instrumentation

Biometry and computer use

Application of statistics in animal production

Principles of Scientific Comm.

 Principles of Livestock Production Systems

Animal Bioclimatology, Behaviour and Welfare

Livestock Population Dynamics and Modeling

Dairy Cattle Prod. systems

Beef Cattle and Camel Production Systems

Sheep and Goat Production systems

Pig and Poultry Production Dystems

Integrated Resource Mgt

Apiculture & Aquaculture

Thesis

The University of Nairobi is a world-class university committed to scholarly excellence. University of Nairobi mission is to provide quality university education and training and to embody the aspirations of the Kenyan people and the global community through creation, preservation, integration, transmission and utilization of knowledge.

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