SUA: SIFA ZA KUJIUNGA NA CHUO KWA KILA KOZI 2017/2018

SUA: SIFA ZA KUJIUNGA NA CHUO KWA KILA KOZI 2017/2018

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General Admission Requirements
Admission will be granted if a candidate meets the minimum requirements as shown in this section and under specific programmes or as determined by SENATE and in accordance with the capacities of the respective degree programmes.
The minimum requirements for admission of direct entrants into undergraduate degree programmes shall be TWO PRINCIPAL LEVEL PASSES (4.0 points of the current NECTA grading system) in the Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ACSEE) level save for as would be amended from time to time by Senate.
An equivalent candidate for undergraduate programmes shall be required to have a Diploma with a GPA of not less than 2.7 and a minimum of FOUR passes or THREE credits in relevant subjects in the certificate of Secondary School Education Examination (CSEE; O-level).
Candidates seeking admission through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) shall be required to have a valid RPL certificate obtained after passing an RPL examination relevant to the degree programme being applied for as recommended by senate.
Admission into SUA undergraduate degree programmes under credit transfer system is conditional on:
Courses in university of origin being accredited by TCU and recognized by Veterinary Council of Tanzania (VCT) in the case of the BVM degree.
SUA having a credit transfer arrangement with the university from which the credits have to be transferred.
SUA having approved equivalency of subjects/modules/courses from which the credits originate.
Proof (through authenticated detailed transcript) of acquisition of credits for course prerequisite for the entry point.
Direct candidates for a diploma programme shall be required to have an A-level certificate with at least one principal pass or two passes in ACSEE with minimum total TWO points in one/two subjects from among subjects prescribed as relevant to the diploma programme.
An equivalent candidate for a diploma programme will be required to have a relevant post-O-level certificate of at least Credit level and O-level certificate with at least FOUR passes or THREE credits in relevant subjects.
A candidate for certificate programme will be required to have an O-Level Certificate with at least THREE passes in relevant subjects.

Admission Requirements for short-term or Occasional Students

1. Applications to be considered should possess qualifications for admission to SUA undergraduate degree courses as provided in this guide.
2. Short-term students are required to register as students of the University for One Full Academic Unit (two semesters) or a single semester in the first, or second, or third, or fourth, or fifth year for all courses or a few selected ones, depending on one’s preference and arrangement. At the end of the course, semester or academic unit, such students shall be assessed on academic merit in accordance with the SUA examination requirements.
3. Applications (using special forms) should be routed through own universities for those already enrolled in university programmes.
4. Students will be required to pay prescribed university fees prior to joining the programmes.
5. Short term students have to abide by SUA By-laws and will enjoy all facilities just like any other bona fide SUA student.
INQUIRIES

The Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic),
Sokoine University of Agriculture,
P.O. Box 3000, Chuo Kikuu, Morogoro, Tanzania.
Tel.: +255 23 260 3511-4
Email: admission@suanet.ac.tz
Website: www.suanet.ac.tz
Admission Requirements for Direct Candidates

DEGREE PROGRAMMES IN THE FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE

i. Bachelor of Science (Agriculture General)
Two Principal passes (4 points) in Biology/Botany and Chemistry/ Physics/Mathematics/Science and Practice in Agriculture.

ii. Bachelor of Science (Horticulture)
Two principal passes (4 points) in Biology and Chemistry/Physics/ Mathematics, Geography/Science and Practice in Agriculture.

iii. Bachelor of Science (Agronomy)
Two principal passes (4 points) in Biology/Botany and either of the following: Chemistry, Science and Practice in Agriculture, Physics, Mathematics, or Geography.

iv. Bachelor of Science (Animal Science)
Two principal passes (4 points) in Biology/Zoology and Chemistry/ Science and Practice in Agriculture and a pass in Physics/Mathematics.

v. Bachelor of Science (Aquaculture)
Two principal passes (4 points) in Biology/Zoology and Science and Practice in Agriculture/Chemistry/Physics/Mathematics/ Geography.

vi. Bachelor of Science (Range Management)
Two principal passes (4 points) in Biology/Botany/Zoology and Science and Practice in Agriculture /Chemistry/ Physics/Mathematics/Geography

vii. Bachelor of Science (Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness)
Two principal passes (4 points) in Economics/Mathematics/Geography/Commerce/
Accounts/Physics/ Chemistry and Science and Practice in Agriculture/ Biology/ Zoology/Botany. Candidates must have at least a pass in mathematics at O-level.

viii. Bachelor of Science (Food Science and Technology)
Two principal passes (4 points) in Chemistry and Biology/ Physics/ Food and Nutrition/Home Economics/Science and Practice in Agriculture/ Mathematics/Geography.

i x. Bachelor of Science (Human Nutrition)
Two principal passes (4 points) in Chemistry and Biology/Home Economics/ Science and Practice in Agriculture/Food and Nutrition and Mathematics/Physics/Geography.

x Bachelor of Science (Family and Consumer Studies)
Two principal level passes (4 points) in Chemistry and Biology/Home Economics/ Science and Practice in Agriculture/Food and Nutrition and Mathematics/Physics/ Geography.

xi. Bachelor of Science (Agricultural Engineering)
Two principal passes (4 points) in Mathematics and Physics/Chemistry/Geography and at least a credit pass at O-level or its equivalent in Physics and Chemistry/ Biology/Science and Practice in Agriculture.

xii. Bachelor of Science (Irrigation and Water Resources Engineering)
Two principal passes (4 points) in Mathematics and Physics/Chemistry/Geography and at least a credit pass at O-level or its equivalent in Physics and Chemistry/ Biology/Science and Practice in Agriculture.

xiii. Bachelor of Science (Bio-processing and Post-Harvest Engineering)
Two principal passes (4 points) in Mathematics and Physics/Chemistry/Geography and at least a credit pass at O-level or its equivalent in Physics and Chemistry/ Biology/Science and Practice in Agriculture.

DEGREE PROGRAMMES IN THE FACULTY OF FORESTRY AND NATURE CONSERVATION

i. Bachelor of Science (Forestry)
Two principal passes (4 points) in Biology/Botany and Chemistry or Physics/Geography.

ii. Bachelor of Science (Wildlife Management)
Two principal passes (4 points) in Biology/Zoology and Chemistry/Botany/ Physics/Geography.
iii. Bachelor of Tourism Management (BTM)
Two principal passes (4 points) in Biology/Geography/ Chemistry/Physics/Science and Practice in Agriculture/Mathematics/Food and Nutrition/Home Economics. Candidates with principal passes in Economics, Commerce or English/French/Spanish also qualify as long as they have in addition a pass in Biology at CSEE.

DEGREE PROGRAMMES IN THE FACULTY OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
i. Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVM)
Two Principal passes (4 points) in Biology/Zoology and Chemistry and a pass in Physics/ Mathematics/ Science and Practice of Agriculture at the ACSEE. A candidate who does not have a pass in Physics at A-level must have at least a credit pass in Physics at O-level. Such candidates must also have passes in Mathematics and English at CSEE (O-level) or equivalent.
ii. Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology and Laboratory Sciences)
Two principal passes (4 points) in Chemistry and Biology/Zoology/Botany and a pass in Physics/Mathematics/Geography/Science and Practice in Agriculture.

DEGREE PROGRAMMES IN THE FACULTY OF SCIENCE
i. Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science and Management)
Two principal passes (4 points) in Chemistry and Biology/Mathematics/Geography/ Physics/Science and Practice in Agriculture. Candidates without a pass in Biology and Mathematics at A- Level must have a credit in Mathematics at O-level.
ii. Bachelor of Science Agriculture Education (Agricultural Science and Biology)
Two principal passes (4 points) in Biology and any other science subject.
iii. Bachelor of Science (Informatics)
Two principal passes (4 points) in Mathematics and any other Science subject.
iv. Bachelor of Science with Education (Chemistry and Biology)
Two principal passes (4 points) in Chemistry and Biology.
v. Bachelor of Science with Education, (Chemistry and Mathematics)
Two principal passes (4 points) in Chemistry and Mathematics.
vi. Bachelor of Science with Education, (Geography and Biology)
Two principal passes (4 points) in Biology and Geography.
vii. Bachelor of Science with Education (Geography and Mathematics)
Two principal passes (4 points) in Geography and Mathematics.
viii. Bachelor of Science with Education (Informatics and Mathematics)
Two principal passes (4 points) in Mathematics and any other science subject.

DEGREE PROGRAMMES IN THE DEVELOPMENT STUDIES INSTITUTE
i. Bachelor of Rural Development (BRD)
Two principal passes (4 points) in History/Geography/Economics/ Mathematics/Physics/Chemistry/Biology/Zoology/Botany/ Commerce/Accounts/Food and Nutrition/Science and Practice in Agriculture.
INQUIRIES

The Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic),
Sokoine University of Agriculture,
P.O. Box 3000, Chuo Kikuu, Morogoro, Tanzania.
Tel.: +255 23 260 3511-4
Email: admission@suanet.ac.tz
Website: www.suanet.ac.tz
Admission Requirements for Equivalent Candidates
GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR EQUIVALENT CANDIDATES
Candidates with Diploma Certificate with a GPA of not less than 2.7 and THREE CREDITS or FOUR passes in relevant subjects at O-level.
DEGREE PROGRAMMES IN THE FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE
i. Bachelor of Science in Agriculture General:
Diploma Certificate with a GPA of not less than 2.7 in Agriculture or related fields and THREE credits or FOUR passes in relevant science subjects at O-level.
ii. Bachelor of Science in Horticulture:
Diploma Certificate with a GPA of not less than 2.7 in Agriculture/Horticulture or related fields and THREE credits or FOUR passes in relevant science subjects at O-level.
iii. Bachelor of Science in Agronomy:
Diploma Certificate with a GPA of not less than 2.7 in Agriculture or related fields and THREE credits or FOUR passes in relevant science subjects at O-level.
iv. Bachelor of Science in Animal Science:
Diploma Certificate with a GPA of not less than 2.7 in Animal Husbandry/ Animal Health/ Agriculture or related fields and THREE credits or FOUR passes in relevant science subjects at O-level.
v. Bachelor of Science in Aquaculture
Diploma Certificate with a GPA of not less than 2.7 in Aquaculture, Fisheries, Natural Sciences, Animal Husbandry/Production/Wildlife, Animal Health or Agriculture and THREE credits or FOUR passes in relevant science subjects at O-level.
vi. Bachelor of Science in Range Management:
Diploma Certificate with a GPA of not less than 2.7 in Range Management, Animal Husbandry/Production, Animal Health, Agriculture, Forestry or Wildlife Management and THREE credits or FOUR passes in relevant science subjects at O-level.
vii. Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness: Diploma Certificate with a GPA of not less than 2.7 in Agriculture or related fields and THREE credits or FOUR passes in relevant subjects at O-level.
Viii. Bachelor of Science in Applied Agricultural Extension:
Diploma Certificate with a GPA of not less than 2.7 in Agricultural and Livestock fields. Candidates already working in extension will be eligible if they have O-level passes in Physics/Chemistry, Biology/Botany/Zoology or Science and Practice of Agriculture.
ix. Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Technology:
Diploma Certificate with a GPA of not less than 2.7 in Food Science/Home Economics or other related fields and THREE credits or FOUR passes in relevant science subjects at O-level.
x. Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition:
Diploma Certificate with a GPA of not less than 2.7 in Human Nutrition or Home Economics or Food Science or Nursing or Community Development or Clinical Medicine and other related fields and THREE credits or FOUR passes in relevant science subjects at O-level.
xi. Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Studies:
Diploma Certificate with a GPA of not less than 2.7 in Human Nutrition or Home Economics or Clinical Medicine or Community Development or Nursing and other related fields and THREE credits or FOUR passes in relevant science subjects at O-level.
xii. Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering:
Full Technician Certificate or equivalent qualifications with an average grade of C and at least C grade in Mathematics. Diploma Certificate with a GPA of not less than 2.7 in Agricultural Engineering or related fields with a credit pass in Mathematics at O-Level or Equivalent.
xiii. Bachelor of Science in Bioprocess and Post-Harvest Engineering:
Diploma Certificate with a GPA of not less than 2.7 in any engineering-related field and a credit pass in Mathematics at O-level or its equivalent.
xiv. Bachelor of Science in Irrigation and Water Resources Engineering:
NTA 6 Certificate or equivalent qualification with an average grade of C and at least a C grade in Mathematics
Diploma Certificate with a GPA of not less than 2.7 in Agricultural Engineering or related fields and a credit pass in Mathematics at O-Level or Equivalent.
DEGREE PROGRAMMES IN THE FACULTY OF FORESTRY AND NATURE CONSERVATION
i. Bachelor of Science in Forestry:
Diploma Certificate with a GPA of not less than 2.7 in Forestry, Bee-keeping, Wildlife Management or Agriculture (with forestry component) and THREE credits or FOUR passes in relevant science subjects at O-level.
ii. Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Management:
Diploma Certificate with a GPA of not less than 2.7 in Wildlife Management, Forestry, Bee-keeping, Animal Health or Animal Production and THREE credits or FOUR passes in relevant science subjects at O-level.
iii. Bachelor of Tourism Management:
Diploma Certificate with a GPA of not less than 2.7 in Tourism, Hotel Management, Catering, Nutrition, Home Economics, Agriculture, Education, Forestry, or Wildlife Management and THREE credits or FOUR passes in relevant subjects at O-level.
DEGREE PROGRAMMES IN THE FACULTY OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
i. Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine:
Diploma Certificate with a GPA of not less than 2.7 in Animal Health/Animal Health and Production,. A holder of such a diploma should have at least FOUR passes or THREE credits in Biology/Zoology, Chemistry, Physics, Science and Practice of Agriculture and at least a pass in Mathematics and English at O-level
Or
Holders of First Degree in Life Sciences
ii. Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology and Laboratory Sciences:
Diploma Certificate with a GPA of not less than 2.7 in Medical Laboratory Technology, Veterinary Laboratory Technology, Applied Biology, Applied Chemistry, Animal Health, Animal Production, Wildlife, Agriculture, Fisheries, Forestry or Bee-keeping and THREE credits or FOUR passes in Biology/Zoology and Chemistry/Physics/ Mathematics/ Science and Practice of Agriculture/ Geography at O-level.
DEGREE PROGRAMMES IN THE FACULTY OF SCIENCE
i. Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences and Management:
Diploma Certificate with a GPA of not less than 2.7 in the fields of Physical, Chemical or Biological Sciences. Passes in Chemistry and Mathematics at O-level and Diploma level are mandatory.
ii. Bachelor of Science in Informatics:
Diploma Certificate with a GPA of not less than 2.7 in ICT and related fields. Pass in Mathematics at O-level or Diploma is mandatory
iii. Bachelor of Science with Education: (Chemistry & Biology)
Diploma Certificate with a GPA of not less than 2.7 in Education or its equivalent from recognized colleges passed at credit level or above, and four passes at O-level in any science subjects, of which Chemistry and Biology must have been passed at credit level
iv. Bachelor of Science with Education: (Geography & Biology)
Diploma Certificate with a GPA of not less than 2.7 in Education or its equivalent from recognized colleges passed at credit or above and four passes at O-level in science subjects, of which Geography and Biology must have been passed at credit level.
v. Bachelor of Science with Education: (Chemistry & Mathematics)
Diploma Certificate with a GPA of not less than 2.7 in Education or its equivalent from recognized colleges passed at credit or above and four passes at O-level in science subjects, of which Chemistry and Mathematics must have been passed at credit level.
vi. Bachelor of Science with Education: (Informatics & Mathematics)
Diploma Certificate with a GPA of not less than 2.7 in Education or its equivalent from recognized colleges passed at credit or above and four passes at O-level in science subjects, of which Mathematics must have been passed at credit level.
vii. Bachelor of Science with Education: (Geography & Mathematics)
Diploma Certificate with a GPA of not less than 2.7 in Education or its equivalent from recognized colleges passed at credit or above and four passes at O-level in science subjects, of which Geography and Mathematics must have been passed at credit level.
viii. Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Education:

Diploma Certificate with a GPA of not less than 2.7 in Education or its equivalent from recognized colleges passed at credit or above and four passes at O-level in science subjects of which Biology must have been passed at credit level.

DEGREE PROGRAMMES IN THE DEVELOPMENT STUDIES INSTITUTE
i. Bachelor of Rural Development:
Diploma Certificate with a GPA of not less than 2.7 in Rural Development or Agriculture or Agricultural Education or related fields and THREE credits or FOUR passes in relevant subjects at O-level
A3: ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR RPL CANDIDATES
Candidates wishing to apply for admission into a degree programme through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) shall be required to have valid RPL certificate obtained after passing RPL examination relevant to the degree programme being applied for organized by Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) through relevant centres. Using RPL Certificate candidate will then apply for admission to SUA through TCU.
INQUIRIES
The Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic),
Sokoine University of Agriculture,
P.O. Box 3000, Chuo Kikuu, Morogoro, Tanzania.
Tel.: +255 23 260 3511-4
Email: admission@suanet.ac.tz
Website: www.suanet.ac.tz
Specific Admission Requirements for Non- Degree Programmes

NON-DEGREE PROGRAMMES AT SOKOINE NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL LIBRARY (SNAL)
i. DIPLOMA IN INFORMATION AND LIBRARY SCIENCE
At least ONE PRINCIPAL PASS or TWO PASSES at ACSEE adding up to 2.0 points in one of the following: Mathematics, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Science and Practice of Agriculture, Geography, Economics, Commerce, History, English, French and Kiswahili.
OR
Certificate in Librarianship or related discipline with minimum of second class certificate and O-level passes in at least three subjects.

ii. DIPLOMA IN RECORDS, ARCHIVES AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
At least ONE PRINCIPAL PASS or TWO PASSES at ACSEE adding up to 2.0 points in one of the following: Mathematics, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Science and Practice of Agriculture, Geography, Economics, Commerce, History, English, French and Kiswahili
OR
Certificate in Records/Office Management or relevant disciplines with a minimum of second class and O-level passes in at least three subjects.

NON-DEGREE PROGRAMMES AT COMPUTER CENTRE
i. DIPLOMA IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
At least ONE PRINCIPAL PASS or TWO PASSES at ACSEE adding up to 2.0 points in one of the following: Mathematics, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Science and Practice of Agriculture, Geography, Economics and Commerce.
OR
A certificate in information technology, engineering or other relevant disciplines from an accredited institution and CSEE passes in at least three subjects one of which must be mathematics.
ii. CERTIFICATE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
O-level certificate with passes in at least three subjects.

NON-DEGREE PROGRAMMES IN THE FACULTY OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
i. DIPLOMA IN TROPICAL ANIMAL HEALTH AND PRODUCTION
Advanced Level passes in Chemistry, Biology/Zoology, Physics, Mathematics, Geography or Science and Practice of Agriculture. The candidate must pass Biology/Zoology at Principal Level. Such candidates must also have O-level passes in English and Mathematics.
OR
Appropriate certificates such as Certificate in Animal Health (Agrovet), Certificate in Animal Health and Production (AHPC), Certificate in Agriculture and Livestock Production (CALP). A holder of such a certificate should have a minimum of three credit passes at O-level in Biology/Zoology/ Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics at Tanzania Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) or equivalent.
ii. DIPLOMA IN LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY
A-level Certificate with passes in Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics. One ofthese subjects must be passed at Principal level with a total of TWO points (C grade).
Candidate with Advanced Level passes in combinations without Biology must have passed Biology at credit level in CSEE.
OR
Basic Technician Certificate from recognized institution.
OR
Certificate of Secondary Education with passes in Biology and Chemistry and Trade test Certificate of at least grade II
INQUIRIES
The Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic),
Sokoine University of Agriculture,
P.O. Box 3000, Chuo Kikuu, Morogoro, Tanzania.
Tel.: +255 23 260 3511-4
Email: admission@suanet.ac.tz
Website: www.suanet.ac.tz