Botswana College of Agriculture Admissions
BOTSWANA COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE(AN ASSOCIATE INSTITUTION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF BOTSWANA)PRIVATE BAG 0027 GABORONE, BOTSWANAApplications are invited from suitably qualified applicants for the following fulltime undergraduate programmes tenable at the Botswana College of Application forms can be obtained from Botswana College of Agriculture, all Senior Secondary Schools inthe country, Kasane, Tsabong and Gumare Education Centres. Bachelor of Science Degree Programmes: – Duration (4 years/8 Semesters)a) Bachelor of Science (Animal Science with streams in Ruminant and non-Ruminant)b) Bachelor of Science (Agriculture)c) Bachelor of Science (Agricultural Education)d) Bachelor of Science (Crop Science with streams in Agronomy and Horticulture)e) Bachelor of Science (Soil and Water Conservation Engineering)f) Bachelor of Science (Agricultural Mechanization)g) Bachelor of Science (Agricultural Economics)h) Bachelor of Science (Food Science and Technology)i) Bachelor of Science (Agricultural Extension)Higher Diploma Programmes: Duration (3 years/ 6 Semesters)a) Higher Diploma in Agricultureb) Higher Diploma in Animal Health and Productionc) Higher Diploma in Forestry and Range Ecology Botswana College of Agriculture Admissions : Entry Requirementsa) Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Education (BGCSE) Holders.Applicants for the above programmes are required to:(i) have taken at least five subjects including English Language and Mathematics, at the Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Education (BGCSE) examination or its equivalent and obtained. a minimum of grade D (Pass) in English Language. a minimum of grade C (Credit) in Mathematics(ii) have a minimum grade of C (Credit) in at least two of. Physics. Chemistry. Biology OR a minimum of grade of BB, in Science Double Award(iii) have a minimum of grade C (Credit) in one of the following:. Agriculture. Development Studies. Literature in English. Design and Technology. Food and Nutrition. Computer Studies. Business Studies. Geography. Statistics. Commerce. Art & Design. Metalwork. Accountsb) Advanced Levels (A-levels) Holders.An applicant who has taken relevant Advanced Levels (A-levels) or equivalent examinations and attained minimum grades of one E with two Ds in the relevant subjects may be admitted to a Bachelor of Science degree or Higher Diploma programme and be awarded credits for equivalent course(s) prescribed for aBachelors degree or Higher Diploma programme.c) Under graduate Certificate/Diploma/Higher Diploma Holders Applicants who have a relevant under graduate Certificate/Diploma/Higher Diploma in Agriculture orallied fields from a recognised institution may be admitted to Higher Diploma or Bachelor of Science Degree programme and be awarded credits for equivalent course(s) prescribed for a Bachelors degree orHigher Diploma programme. Deadline for Application Forms Completed application forms should be sent to reach the College on or before the deadline to the following address:Assistant Manager, Academic Services Botswana College of Agriculture Private Bag 0027 GABORONE, BOTSWANA For Enquiries: Phone: (267) – 3650242/3650377Fax:(267) – 3928753 Email: admissions@bca.bw Website: http://www.bca.bw