Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension

Entry Requirements

At least an Upper Second Class Honours degree (minimum GPA of 3.0 or equivalent) in Human Ecology, Family and Consumer Sciences or Human Nutrition and Dietetics, or a related discipline.

This is a research degree and candidates admitted to this programme will normally be expected to have a good undergraduate or postgraduate academic record.

Previous experience in research will be given special consideration in assessing a candidate’s suitability for admission.

Candidates who do not qualify for entry as specified in (1) above will be required to do a qualifying year consisting of a minimum of eighteen (18) credits of supplementary courses in the area of Human Nutrition.

Course of Study

Candidates will be expected to complete the following courses:

PLUS

Eight (8) additional credits from courses relevant to the student’s area of specialization from the following list:

Thesis

The candidate must complete the MPhil thesis (HUEC 7000) of the Faculty of Food and Agriculture and may defend his/her thesis at a public oral examination.