University · Abia State
Admission requirements for Education & Agricultural Science at Abia State University, Uturu, Abia State, Abia State.
You must get credit passes in five subjects: English Language, Chemistry, Biology or Agricultural Science, Mathematics, and one more subject. The fifth subject should be something related to education or agriculture, like Physics, Economics, or any other relevant subject your school offers.
Education & Agricultural Science is a dual-discipline programme that equips students with both pedagogical skills and foundational knowledge in crop science, soil management, animal husbandry, and agricultural economics. Students learn how to effectively teach agricultural science at secondary school level while also developing practical competencies in modern farming techniques and rural extension services. The programme blends classroom instruction theory with hands-on field experience, preparing graduates for diverse roles across Nigeria's education and agricultural sectors. Career opportunities include secondary school teaching, agricultural extension work with agencies like NASC or ADP programmes, curriculum development with state ministries of education, and agribusiness enterprise management. Graduates may register with the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) and align professionally with the Agricultural Society of Nigeria.