Bachelor of Agriculture Honours at Polytechnic of Namibia

What is Bachelor of Agriculture?

The Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, usually abbreviated as either B.Sc. or B.S.A. or B.Sc. or B.Sc. Ag. is the first undergraduate degree awarded by university faculty of agriculture and agricultural colleges. The program is 4 years of study above Grade 12 High School graduation.

Entry Requirement

Bachelor of Agriculture or equivalent qualification at NQF Level 7 worth 360 NQF Credits.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the study of agriculture?

Agriculture is an academic discipline of Science that involves the study of various scientific, technical and business subjects related to agriculture, horticulture, farm management, poultry farming, dairy farming, agricultural biotechnology, etc.

Is agriculture hard to study?

Agriculture is an easy as well as a lively course to study. The credit hours for the course vary with the universities. In each semester you will study up to a maximum of 12 subjects. For most of the subjects except some of the allied subjects, there will be both practical and theory classes.

Is agriculture a good course?

Career in Agriculture is one of the largest industries and a good source of employment across the country. Agriculture also plays a vital role in Indian economy. At present, students from all over the country are selecting the agriculture field for their career prospective.

What is agriculture job?

Agriculture careers are professionals paths related to farming, cultivation and animal husbandry. These career paths involve everything from growing crops and nurturing the soil to raising livestock like cattle, pigs and chickens.

Can I study agriculture without maths?

No, Mathematics is not a compulsory subject for BSC in Agriculture. You can leave maths but make sure you are good in physics , chemistry and biology. To get a seat in BSC Agriculture , you should be science student, with PCB or PCM. But you should score minimum 50% or 60% ( depending on Institute) .

What are the 4 types of agriculture?

• Livestock production.
• Crop production.
• agricultural economics.
• agricultural engineering

How many years is agricultural course?

A BSc, or undergraduate degree, in agriculture will be a three or four year course, though applied research can be taken to a doctoral level. Many courses will be closely associated with local industries, and may even maintain a micro-farm on site for students.

Are agriculture jobs in demand?

She adds that while graduates in agricultural economics are relatively plentiful, they can apply for jobs in operational positions, marketing and logistics. There is also a growing demand for specialists in the handling and logistics of horticultural crops, fruit, vegetables, grain and oilseed crops and animals.

Is agriculture good for career?

It is true the the Indian agricultural sector is facing some serious challenges as well. But, challenges mean there are more than enough opportunities. Agriculture having a vast opportunities as all the aspects of crop production, horticulture, etc. There will be no loss in career for choosing agriculture.

Is BSC agriculture a good career?

Yes it is a very good course and increases your chance of having a good career after pursuing this as there are variety of choices you will get like you can prepare for banking exams like IBPS , SBI , nabard , etc. You can also try for government competitive exams like UPSC , FCI , IFos , AFO , etc .

What subjects are needed to study agriculture?

Agriculture courses are typically offered as a Bachelor of Science (BSc Agriculture), and they are highly interdisciplinary, requiring students to have a strong understanding of both natural and social sciences, as well as biology, environmental sciences, chemistry, economics, and business and management.

Can agriculture graduates use Dr before their names?

According to rule of Indian government the students who complete their agricultural graduate can put prefix ‘Dr.’ Before their name . But this is only applicable to the student of agricultural bsc.

Is agriculture easy?

BSc in Agriculture is not easy or difficult. It is similar to any other Science. But the syllabus in connection to different systems is huge and it needs constant and difficult work to have a greater grip on the topic which is very effective in your profession.

Can I study agriculture without Physics?

Sorry, it is not possible to get admission in BSc Agriculture without studying Physics and Biology subjects. Eligibility to study BSc Agriculture course is a pass in 10+2 with at least 50% marks with Physics, Chemistry and Biology / Mathematics subjects from a recognized board.

Does agriculture have math?

Farmers use mathematical skills and science in their day-to-day farm activities. For example, farmers use mathematical skills to estimate the seed amount needed, the cost to plant their crop based on the area of cultivable land they possess, to purchase equipment or tools needed and make payments for various purchases.