Undergraduate Courses

Department of Animal Science provides the Animal Science component of the BSc. Agriculture Programme of the School of Agriculture. The Department also runs postgraduate courses leading to the award of MAgric/MPhil/PhD in Animal Science with specialization in one of the following areas: Animal Breeding and Genetics, Animal Nutrition, Animal Physiology, Meat Science and Technology, Microbiology and Immunology and Range and Forage Management. This is possible because of our state-of-the-art Molecular Genetics Laboratory, the Cameron Meat Science and Technology Laboratory, the Immunology and Microbiology Laboratory and the Animal Nutrition Laboratory. The Department also benefits from facilities and expertise at the Livestock and Poultry Research Centre (LIPREC) of the University of Ghana.

Course Code Title
MPhil Animal Science MPhil Animal Science

Credit Hours - 4

1. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR MPHIL/MAGRIC ANIMAL SCIENCE

1.1 MPhil Animal Science (2-Year Programme)

  • Candidates must hold a good first degree in Animal Science, Agriculture, or a related field from a recognized university.
  • Candidates may be admitted directly into the programme after departmental screening (written/oral examination and interview).
  • Candidates should demonstrate strong research potential (e.g., undergraduate project work, publications, or research experience will be an advantage).

1.2 MAgric (1-Year Programme)

  • Candidates must hold a good first degree in Agriculture, Animal Science, or a related discipline from a recognized university.
  • Candidates should demonstrate capability to undertake graduate-level coursework and independent writing.

2. PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

2.1 MPhil Animal Science (2 Years)

  • Year 1: Students shall audit prescribed Level 600 courses. Candidates must pass all required courses to progress to Year 2.
  • Year 2: Students shall undertake thesis research in consultation with a supervisor(s).

Credit Requirements for Graduation:

  • Coursework: 18–24 credits

 

  • Seminar (I & II): 6 credits

 

  • Thesis: 30 credits

 

  • Total Credits: 54–60

 

2.2 MAgric (1 Year)

  • Year 1: Students shall audit prescribed Level 600 courses.
  • Extra 3 months: Candidates shall complete and submit a long essay/dissertation for assessment.
  • Credit Requirements for Graduation:
  • Coursework: 18–24 credits
  • Seminar (I): 3 credits
  • Long Essay/Dissertation: 6 credits
  • Total Credits: 27–33

3. ASSESSMENT AND PROGRESSION

3.1 MPhil Animal Science

  • Students must pass all Level 600 coursework in Year 1 before progressing to thesis research in Year 2.
  • A thesis proposal must be developed and defended before commencement of research.
  • Students shall present progress reports/seminars in the course of their research.
  • Successful completion and defense of the MPhil thesis is required for graduation.

3.2 MAgric

  • Students must pass all coursework within the stipulated 9 months.
  • A long essay/dissertation, supervised by a senior member, must be submitted within 3 months after completion of coursework.
  • The long essay/dissertation will be examined and defended orally.

4. DURATION OF PROGRAMMES

  • MPhil Animal Science: Two (2) academic years full-time.
  • MAgric: One (1) academic year full-time.

5. REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION

  • MPhil Animal Science: Candidates must obtain the required 54–60 credits, including successful defense of a thesis.
  • MAgric: Candidates must obtain the required 27–33 credits, including submission and defense of a long essay/dissertation.

In all cases, the University of Ghana Regulations in the Graduate Handbook shall apply.