Faculty of Food and Agriculture

About this Programme

The Postgraduate Diploma in Tropical Crop Protection offer advanced training in Tropical Crop Protection with emphasis on control of pests and weeds and management of tropical diseases of plants. Special emphasis is given to biological control of tropical pests, diseases and pathogens.

The Diploma programme comprises 30 credits of taught courses. The Diploma will be awarded upon successful completion of all the prescribed courses and an internship. This programme does not include a research project. During the end of the second semester break the internship should be completed.

Programme Breakdown

Entry Requirements

Candidates applying for admission to the Postgraduate Diploma in Tropical Crop Protection are required to satisfy the University’s Regulations governing entry to Master’s degrees, and should normally hold a Bachelor’s degree of at least lower second class Honours (minimum GPA 2.0 or equivalent) in Agriculture or in a related discipline.