University · Kaduna State
Admission requirements for Agricultural Science & Education at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State, Kaduna State.
# Agricultural Science & Education - O'Level Requirements
You must get five 'O' level credits including English Language, Mathematics, and one of these three subjects: Agricultural Science, Animal Husbandry, or Crop Science, plus Fisheries as a compulsory subject.
For your remaining credits, you need to choose any two other Science subjects from subjects like Physics, Chemistry, Biology, or similar Science courses, and all five credits must be obtained within two JAMB examination sittings.
Agricultural Science & Education equips students with a dual foundation in agricultural knowledge and pedagogical skills, preparing graduates to teach and apply farming sciences effectively. Students explore crop production, soil science, animal husbandry, agricultural economics, and extension services, alongside professional teaching methodologies. The programme bridges practical farming techniques with classroom instruction, making graduates versatile contributors to Nigeria's food security and rural development goals. Career pathways include secondary school teaching under the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN), agricultural extension work, farm management consultancy, and roles within government agricultural agencies such as the Agricultural Development Programmes (ADPs). Graduates may also pursue further studies in agronomy or agricultural education, deepening their expertise for research and policy development across Nigeria's evolving agricultural sector.