University · Plateau State
Admission requirements for Agriculture at University Of Jos, Jos, Plateau State, Plateau State.
Five SSCE Credit passes to include: English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology/Agricultural Science and any one of the following: Physics, Geography or Economics
Agriculture is a foundational discipline that equips students with theoretical and practical knowledge in crop science, soil management, animal husbandry, agricultural economics, and farm mechanisation. Students explore sustainable food production systems, pest and disease control, irrigation techniques, and agribusiness management, preparing them to address Nigeria's growing food security challenges. Graduates pursue rewarding careers as farm managers, agricultural extension officers, agribusiness entrepreneurs, and research scientists within federal and state ministries, development agencies, and private agro-allied companies. Some graduates advance into food technology and rural development consulting. The Agricultural Society of Nigeria and the Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology provide professional frameworks that support career development and uphold industry standards across the sector.