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2019/2020 Programmes offered at Sokoine University of Agriculture

Programmes offered at SUA

Sokoine University of Agriculture offers Certificate, Diploma, undergraduate degree, Postgraduate Diploma, Masters and PhD programmes in the fields of Agriculture, Environmental Science, Food Science, Forestry, Natural Resources, Nutrition, Rural Development, Veterinary Science and Information Technology. Other fields include Laboratory sciences, Animal Science, Wildlife Management, Tourism Management and Science based Education Programmes. 

This page provides a list of all programmes, as well as the respective academic entry requirements and graduation requirements. It is therefore advisable to consult Principals,Dean, Directors and Heads of Departments responsible for the respective programmes for the most update and more information about the programmes.

Bachelor of Information and Records Management

The philosophy of BIRM programme is to produce graduates with a great ability and understanding as well as professional attitudes and perspectives in information and… Read more

Bachelor of Rural Development

The main aim of the program is to produce graduates who can perform a range of tasks and can be employed in development-oriented careers with specific focus on rural… Read more

The aim of this programme is to produce graduates with basic knowledge and skills in agriculture and applied knowledge of agricultural economics and agribusiness for… Read more

The programme aims to provide the necessary background in technology, analytical and managerial skills which will enable graduates to analyse and assess engineering… Read more

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture General

The aim of the programme is to integrate theoretical and practical knowledge in the general area of agriculture together with the necessary skills to implement crop and… Read more

The aim of the programme is to produce graduates with broad knowledge in agronomic, agricultural, environmental, natural resource management and communication technology… Read more

Bachelor of Science in Animal Science

The aim of the program is to produce graduates with knowledge in animal production. Such knowledge and skills will enable graduates to either employ themselves or be… Read more

The overall aim of the programme is to provide for the acquisition of agricultural extension education knowledge, attitudes, skills and values to enrollees to enable… Read more

The Program aims to produce manpower with professional skills and knowledge to utilize the aquaculture potential in Tanzania

The programme is designed to produce graduate professionals who are well versed with broad knowledge, understanding and skills in bio-process and post-harvest systems… Read more

The main aim of the program is to produce graduates who will be capable of supervising and managing biological research laboratories.

The main aim of the program is to produce a graduate with theoretical and practical skills in environmental issues and the ability to deal effectively yet sensitively… Read more

Programme aims to prepare students for family life, work life and career in consumer sciences by providing opportunities to develop knowledge, skills and attitude, and… Read more

The aim of the programme is to provide a degree-level education in food science and technology, from which graduates can enter a career in the food industry or… Read more

The main aims of the programme are to develop students’ knowledge and understanding of the principles of forestry in terms of science and practice; and to produce… Read more

The aim of the program is to produce competent graduates that are able to integrate horticultural components in farming systems, to understand farmers’ circumstances and… Read more

The programme aims to develop students’ knowledge and understanding of the principles of human nutrition in terms of science and practice, by laying a broad foundation… Read more

The main aim of the program is to produce a graduate with educational experiences information technology/ informatics and allied fields that will enable them to cope… Read more

The aim of the programme is to impact technology, analytical and managerial skills which will enable graduates to analyse and assess engineering systems for effective… Read more

The aim of the programme is to produce competent manpower with professional skills for improving and sustainably utilizing rangeland resources and to develop and improve… Read more

The main aim of the program is to produce wildlife graduates who are equipped with technical, analytical, managerial and entrepreneurial skills in wildlife management… Read more

The main aim of the program is to produce graduates with knowledge and professional education skills in Science and Mathematics that will enable them teach science… Read more

The overall purpose of Bachelor of Tourism programme is to develop through theoretical, practical and industrial training, graduates with positive attitudes, ethical… Read more

The main aim of the program is to produce qualified and practically competent veterinarians who can contribute to the development of the animal industry, public health… Read more

The main aim of the program is to produce graduates with knowledge and professional education skills in Science and Biology that will enable them teach science subjects i.e. Chemistry, Biology,… Read more

The aim of the programme is to provide skills in the field of Information Technology (IT) in general. The certificate will provide foundation for the student who… Read more

The aim is to produce highly competent professionals in the field of information science, library science and information management with practical skills in the… Read more

The aim is to provide knowledge and Technical competence in Informatics and the field of Information Technology (IT) or to the student who wants to pursue further… Read more

Programme aims to impart basic knowledge to students with regard to general laboratory technical works in a view to produce competent technicians who will apply basic… Read more

The aim is to produce highly competent professionals in the fields of archives, records and information management.

The programme aims to provide technical competence in animal health and production for self- employment in the livestock sector. In this case, employees will be able to… Read more

On successful completion of the degree program, the graduate should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of: (i) biological products, such as diagnostics… Read more

The general objective of the MA (PME) Degree Programme is to equip students with up-to-date knowledge and skills
to enable them plan, manage and evaluate projects and programmes for… Read more

The programmes aims to impart skills in the analysis of major issues in the theories and practices of agricultural and rural development, with emphasis on… Read more

The programme is designed to develop professionals from agro- allied disciplines to acquire managerial and business knowledge and skills. It is also an ideal career development opportunity for… Read more

The aim of this programme is to produce graduates with managerial and administrative knowledge related to business management. This is an evening moduralised programme with specializations in the… Read more

The programme is offered by research only, for two years on full time basis leading to a thesis. Areas of specialization are: Virology, Bacteriology, Mycology, Immunology, Entomology,… Read more

This programme is designed to train and strengthen public veterinarians’ ability to manage (perform planning, regulatory and monitoring functions and in formulating… Read more

To produce graduates with knowledge and skills essential for transforming the agro-food sectors and rural economy.

Programme learning outcome: The programme is designed to produce Agroforestry professionals to serve in the promotion, management, training, research, extension and consultancy in Agroforestry

On successful completion of the program the graduate should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of concepts of (i) Anatomy, (ii) basic and applied… Read more

Graduates will be able to demonstrate skills in understanding  of (i) applied research methods used in all aspects of toxicology and the (ii) aetiology,… Read more

Graduates should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of (i) anaesthetic use in different classes of domestic, laboratory and wild animals (ii) anaesthetic… Read more

Candidates graduating from this master’s degree will be expected to have skills in (i) integrating the content of different biosciences at a molecular level, (ii)… Read more

At the end of the degree programme, students will (i) understand the medical, scientific and technological principles of Clinical Chemistry and its interrelationship… Read more

Graduates should be able to demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of (i) clinical pathological features of different organs and systems of the   body,
(ii… Read more

The programme is designed to impart high level of competence to professionals involved in ecosystem sciences and management for better research and practical application… Read more

The programme is designed to develop and demonstrate knowledge and understanding, intellectual qualities, practical skills, transferable skills and other attributes.

The programme is aimed to develop managers, researchers, trainers and entrepreneurs in the forest engineering sphere with innovative knowledge, skills and values in… Read more

The programme is designed to train competent forest products scientists and technologists to serve in forestry industries, academic institutions and other forestry… Read more

The programme is to equip students with innovative knowledge, skills and values in integrated forest resource assessment and management in  order to enhance… Read more

The programme is designed to train students for higher professional positions in the management and administration of forest resources and wood-based industries.

The programme is designed to enable graduates to develop a system orientation and awareness of the complex social, economic and ecological factors involved in natural… Read more

Graduates should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of (i) new concepts in molecular biology and biotechnology and (ii) research methods in molecular… Read more

The programme is to strengthen technical and managerial capacity in natural products science and value addition.

Master of Science in One Health Molecular Biology

The MSc One Health Mol. Biol. programme is offered by coursework and research leading to dissertation.

Master of Science in Post-harvest Technology and Management
Master of Science in Veterinary Pathology

Graduates should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of (i) pathological features of different organs and systems of the body, (ii) pathogenesis and… Read more

Graduates should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of (i) effective use of specialized diagnostic facilities and to be able to perform ordinary and… Read more

The programme aims at training human resource with requisite entrepreneurial knowledge and skills in the discipline of wildlife management, with emphasis on the… Read more

This programme is designed to train graduates for professional challenges in research, training, extension and private practice.

Graduates should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of (i) cellular structure and molecular events regulating cellular processes in reproduction, (ii)… Read more

Graduates will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of (i) molecular basis of microbial disease pathogenesis (ii) research methods in applied microbiology… Read more

Graduates will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of (i) basic and applied research methods. in all aspects of physiology, (ii) the functions of organs… Read more

Upon successful completion of the degree programme, a graduate should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of (i) concepts and methods of epidemiology, (ii… Read more

Masters of Science in Parasitology

Graduates should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of (i) ecological factors associated with parasitic diseases of man, domestic and wild animals, (ii)… Read more

Masters of Science in Pharmacology

Candidates graduating from this master’s degree will be expected to have skills in (i) applied research methods used in all aspects of pharmacology, (ii) the structure… Read more

Graduates should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of (i) concepts and advances in public health and food safety, (ii) zoonotic and food-borne diseases… Read more

The programme is designed to train students for professional positions in the public agencies, parastatals, private organizations, teaching and research institutions and… Read more

Programme learning outcome: The programme is designed to train students to contribute to agricultural development through the application of engineering principles and… Read more

The programme is aimed at producing professionals with specializations in Agronomy, Crop Improvement, Crop Protection and Horticulture.

The programme is designed to train highly skilled postgraduates in Food Science and related fields to professional level. These graduates will be able to undertake… Read more

The programme is designed to train highly skilled postgraduates to be professionals in nutrition and related fields, who will be able to undertake advanced research and… Read more

The programme is aimed at developing the required human resource base in the region to address issues related to utilisation and management of water resources for… Read more

The programme is geared towards developing the required human resource base in the region to address issues related to planning and management of land resources.… Read more

The programme is designed to train the candidates for research and teaching positions in educational and research institutions, research administration and extension in… Read more

This programme is designed to train students for extension, research and teaching posts at educational institutions, ministries responsible for agriculture and livestock… Read more

The programme is designed to produce graduates capable of planning and managing agricultural projects and extension services and, serving as lecturers and tutors in… Read more

The programme is offerred in collaboration with the Eastern Africa Staistical Training Centre (EASTC). Registered students are hosted by the EASTC in Dar es Salaam.

This is a four-year PhD programme that consists of a coursework and research that leads to a dissertation.

This is a four-year PhD programme that consists of a coursework and research that leads to a dissertation.

The programme is aimed to provide the broad training requisite for general graduates who wish to take up teaching as a career, to get professional training in education… Read more

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