Faculty of Food and Agriculture

About this Programme

The Certificate in Agriculture is an entry-level programme that provide students with the opportunity to obtain knowledge and experience in Agriculture at the university level. This 1 year programmes provides a solid platform for students to continue onto the BSc in Agriculture. The programmes consist of foundation courses in the general sciences and applies these theoretical concepts in the application of crop and livestock production, soils and the environment, and food quality and safety. This programme is highly hands-on and allow students to gain practical experience in a variety of agriculture settings.

Programme Breakdown

Entry Requirements

To engage in the Certificate in Agriculture, you must satisfy the following specific subject requirements:
· Passes in a minimum of five (5) GCE O’ Level or CSEC (CXC) General Proficiency Level examination at Grades I, II or, since 1998, Grade III, including English Language and Mathematics and

· Must have at least one science subject which may include Agricultural Science, Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Integrated Science or Physics.

· Candidates who do not have at least 1 science subject but have relevant practical experience in agriculture will also be considered.

· Candidates who do not possess a pass in CSEC English A at Grades I, II or since 1998, Grade III, a Grade A in GCE O’ Level/BGCSE English Language, would be required to pass the English Language Proficiency Test offered by the Faculty of Humanities and Education.

· Candidates who do not possess a pass in CSEC Mathematics at Grades I, II or since 1998, Grade III, a Grade A in GCE O’ Level/BGCSE Mathematics, would be required to pass the Course IYMS 1001/ MATH 0103: Improving Your Math Skills offered at Open Campus.