Master of Science in Animal Science
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Five O’ level credit passes in English language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology/Agricultural Science and Physics; and any of a-b below:
- Bachelor degree in Agriculture or Animal Science of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto or other recognised institution with minimum of second class lower division.
- Postgraduate Diploma in Animal Science in addition to Bachelor degree or HND in related disciplines from Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto or other recognized institution with minimum of second class lower division.
In addition, a candidate must satisfy the matriculation requirements of the University, and any other qualification acceptable to the Board of Postgraduate School and the Senate of the University.
General Courses
| Course Code | Title | Unit |
|---|
| ANI 801 | Statistical Methods and Experimental Design | 3 (2+1) |
| ANI 802 | Research Methodologies and Scientific Writing | 2 (1+1) |
| ANI 803 | Computer Applications in Animal Science | 3 (2+1) |
| ANI 804; | Livestock Production Systems | 3 (2+1) |
| ANI 806 | Advanced Animal Nutrition | 3 (2+1) |
Electives for Specialized Areas
Animal Breeding and Genetics
Animal Nutrition and Biochemistry
Animal Physiology
Livestock Production Systems
Pasture and Range Management
Livestock Product Science
Courses for Animal Breeding and Genetics:
| Course Code | Title | Unit |
|---|
| ANI 807 | Advanced Animal Genetics and Breeding | 2(1+1) |
| ANI 809 | Quantitative Genetics | 3 (2+1) |
| ANI 810 | Introduction to Population Genetics | 3(2+1) |
| ANI 811 | Advanced Biochemistry | 3(2+1) |
Animal Nutrition and Biochemistry:
| Course Code | Title | Unit |
|---|
| ANI 805 | Meat and Dairy Establishment and Production | 3(2+1) |
| ANI 811 | Advanced Biochemistry | 3(2+1) |
| ANI 825; | Laboratory Methods in Animal Nutrition | 3(2+1) |
| ANI 828 | Feeds, Feed Production and Feed-mill Management | 3(2+1) |
Courses for Animal Physiology:
| ANI 811 | Advanced Biochemistry | 3(2+1) |
| ANI 813 | Advanced Reproductive Physiology and Management | 3(2+1) |
| ANI 814 | Environmental Physiology | 2(1+1) |
| ANI 819 | Digestive Physiology | 3(2+1) |
Courses for Livestock Production Systems:
| Course Code | Title | Unit |
|---|
| ANI 808 | Livestock Products and Processing | 3(2+1) |
| ANI 811 | Advanced Biochemistry | 3(2+1) |
| ANI 820 | Advanced Beef Cattle Production | 2(1+1) |
| ANI 821 | Advanced Dairy Production | 2(1+1) |
| ANI 822 | Advanced Small Ruminant Production | 2(1+1) |
| ANI 823 | Advanced Poultry Production | 2(1+1) |
| ANI 824 | Rabbit and Equine Production | 3(2+1) |
| ANI 828 | Feeds, Feed Production and Feed-mill Management | 3(2+1) |
Courses for Pasture and Range Management:
| Course Code | Title | Unit |
|---|
| ANI 811 | Advanced Biochemistry | 3(2+1) |
| ANI 812 | Pasture and Range Management | 3(2+1) |
| ANI 817 | Pasture and Rangeland Productivity and Quality Indices | 3(2+1) |
| ANI 818 | Forage Conservation | 3(2+1) |
| ANI 819 | Digestive Physiology of Farm Animals | 2(1+1) |
| ANI 820 | Advanced Beef Cattle Production | 2(1+1) |
| ANI 821 | Advanced Dairy Production | 2(1+1) |
| ANI 822 | Advanced Small Ruminant Production | 2(1+1) |
| ANI 828 | Feeds, Feed Production and Feed-mill Management | 3(2+1) |
Courses for Livestock Product Science:
| Course Code | Title | Unit |
|---|
| ANI 805 | Meat and Dairy Establishment and Production | 3 (1+1) |
| ANI 811 | Advanced Biochemistry | 3(2+1) |
| ANI 826 | Animal Product, Handling and Marketing | 3 (2+1) |
| ANI 822 | Advanced Small Ruminant Production | 2(1+1) |
| ANI 823 | Advanced Poultry Production | 2(1+1) |
| ANI 828 | Feeds, Feed Production and Feed-mill Management | 3(2+1) |
| ANI 848 | Seminar | 2 |
| ANI 849 | Dissertation | 12 |
