Bachelor of Science Honours in Crop Science

Bachelor of Science Honours in Crop Science is a Bachelor program taught at Zimbabwe Open University, Zimbabwe. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

The Bachelor of Science Honours in Crop Science helps students build knowledge of crop science. Students study crop science principles, including key scientific theories and practical skills for sustainable crop production. The programme also focuses on problem-solving in crop science and production, and on designing and managing efficient and sustainable crop production systems and practices.

The programme uses a structured course plan with Part I, Part II, Part III, and Part IV. Students study courses such as Introduction to Biochemistry, Soil Science, Plant Biology, Molecular Biology, Principles of Crop Production, Crop Ecology and Physiology, and Natural Resource Management. It includes Industrial Attachment in Part III and includes Research Project in Part IV.

Modules

• BSCS101 Introduction to Biochemistry
• BSAM 112 Introduction to Soil Science
• BSAM113 Introduction to Agricultural Economics
• BSAM114 Plant Biology
• BSAM115 Computer Applications
• BSCS 102 Molecular Biology
• BSCS 106 Introduction to Entomology and Parasitology
• BSAM117 Introduction to Statistics
• BSAM118 Introduction to Genetics
• BSAM120 Introduction to Microbiology
• BSCS201 Entrepreneurship in Agriculture
• BSCS202 Agricultural Climatology

The minimum requirements for admission in Bachelor of Science Honours in Crop Science at Zimbabwe Open University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Zimbabwe Open University.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Zimbabwe Open University as pre-requiste for admission in Bachelor of Science Honours in Crop Science.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

To be admitted to the programme a prospective student must have:

• Advanced Level passes in Biology or Agriculture plus any other Science subject
• Articulation as provided by the ZNQF
• Recognition criteria for foreign credentials of international students

Special Entry/APL

A prospective student may be admitted on special entry or through Accreditation of Prior Learning route in accordance with the University’s General Academic Regulations.

Please check detail of study units at https://www.zou.ac.zw/bachelor-of-science-honours-in-crop-science