PhD. Animal Science
A Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) program in Animal Science is a research-intensive program designed to provide students with advanced knowledge and skills in various aspects of animal biology, physiology, nutrition, genetics, behavior, and management.
Duration of the Programme
The duration of the program shall normally be Two (2) academic years Teaching methods in all units shall include lectures, field trips, seminars, tutorials, discussions, and practical.
Degree Structure
The program offers courses within the degree structure spelled out by the Faculty.
Year 1 semester 1
Advanced Research Methods in Natural Sciences
Animal genetic resource conservation and breeding strategies
Genomic Methods in Animal Genetics
Breeding programs design and evaluation
Advances in Genetic Prediction in livestock
Nutrient Metabolism in Livestock
Feed Resource Evaluation and Utilization
Biotechnology Applications in Animal Nutrition
Advanced Laboratory Techniques in Animal Nutrition
Sustainable Management of Livestock Production
Organic Animal Production and Agrobiodiversity
Modelling Livestock Production Systems
Year 1 semester 2
One health concept in Livestock Production Systems
Participatory Epidemiology in Livestock Production Systems
Management of Research and development projects
Climate change in animal systems
Participatory Epidemiology
Public Health and Epidemiology
Immunology course
Year 2
Research Thesis
