• Have an MPhil degree in Animal Science or related field from a recognized University.
• Candidates with M.Sc. degree (by taught course) in an Animal Science related field wishing to enroll onto the MPhil programme will be required to take additional courses and present a thesis.
• Submit an official transcript of academic record.
• Submit at least three reference reports, one of which must be from a former lecturer.
• Submit a proposal of 3-5 pages of intended area of study including a working bibliography.
• Pass a selection interview
• Satisfy any additional requirements prescribed by the department.

• Have an MPhil degree in Animal Science or related field from a recognized University.
• Candidates with M.Sc. degree (by taught course) in an Animal Science related field wishing to enroll onto the MPhil programme will be required to take additional courses and present a thesis.
• Submit an official transcript of academic record.
• Submit at least three reference reports, one of which must be from a former lecturer.
• Submit a proposal of 3-5 pages of intended area of study including a working bibliography.
• Pass a selection interview

• acquire solid grounding in scientific/technical principles necessary for successful careers in teaching, research, extension and management of livestock enterprises
• obtain requisite knowledge and skills to effectively deal with existing and emerging challenges of the livestock sub-sector
• deepen students’ appreciation of current market/consumer demands and food standards, and how these impact on production principles for local and world markets
• develop strong leadership, interpersonal, team-building and entrepreneurial skills needed to identify and utilize opportunities, as well as deal with emerging threats.

A candidate seeking admission to the MPhil Animal Science (Animal Breeding and Genetics) degree programme must: Have obtained a good first degree (at least a Second Class) in Agriculture, or related subject area with substantial animal production content, from a recognized tertiary institution. Submit an official transcript of academic record. Submit at least three reference reports, one of which must be from a former lecturer. Submit a proposal of 3-5 pages of intended area of study including a working bibliography. Pass a selection interview

• acquire solid grounding in scientific/technical principles necessary for successful careers in teaching, research, extension and management of livestock enterprises
• obtain requisite knowledge and skills to effectively deal with existing and emerging challenges of the livestock sub-sector
• deepen students’ appreciation of current market/consumer demands and food standards, and how these impact on production principles for local and world markets
• develop strong leadership, interpersonal, team-building and entrepreneurial skills needed to identify and utilize opportunities, as well as deal with emerging threats.

A candidate seeking admission to the MPhil Animal Science (Meat Science and Technology) degree programme must:

• Have obtained a good first degree (at least a Second Class) in Agriculture, or related subject area with substantial animal production content, from a recognized tertiary institution.
• Submit an official transcript of academic record.
• Submit at least three reference reports, one of which must be from a former lecturer.
• Submit a proposal of 3-5 pages of intended area of study including a working bibliography.
• Pass a selection interview