CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR ADMISSION

News / November 4, 2019

The University of the Gambia is pleased to invite applications for admission into the following 

 Post Graduate Degree Programmes tenable at the University of The Gambia, commencing 2019/2020 Academic year.

MSc Agronomy

Master’s degree (M.Sc.) in Agronomy with specialization in:

  1. Horticulture
  2. Crop Production and Management
  3. Soil Science and Management

Admission Requirements

Candidates for the Masters programme must possess (i) and (ii) as indicated below:

  1. Five (5) Credits at WASSCE / GCE O’ Level at not more than two sittings with credit in English Language, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology/Agricultural Science and any relevant science/social science subject.
  2. Candidates with first degree in Agriculture or related disciplines from UTG with a CQPA of 2.50 on a 4.30 scale or other approved/recognized University with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division with CQPA of 3.00 on a scale of 5.00 scale.

Duration of programme

Full time:  4 Semesters

Part time: 6 Semesters

PhD Agronomy

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Agronomy with specialization in:

(i) Horticulture

(ii) Soil Science and Management

Admission Requirements

Candidate seeking admission into PhD programme must possess the combination of (i), (ii) and (iii) as stated below:

  1. Five (5) Credits at WASSCE / GCE O’ Level at not more than two sittings with credit   in English Language, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology/Agricultural Science and any relevant science/social science subject.  

ii. Candidates with first degree in Agriculture or related disciplines from UTG with a CGPA of 2.50 on a 4.30 scale or other approved/recognized University with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division with CQPA of 3.00 on a scale of 5.00 scale.

iii. Candidates in addition to the B.Sc. degree must have Masters degree in Agriculture or related discipline from recognized Institutions with a minimum CQPA of 3.00 on a 4.30 scale or an average result not below 60%.

iv.     Candidates who in addition to i, ii and iii above have successfully completed the M.Phil           programme with an average score not below 60%.

Duration of programme

The PhD Agronomy academic programme includes a supervised research project and course work where applicable and both will cover a minimum period of:

Full time: 6    Semesters

Part time: 8    Semesters

APPLICATION FORMS:

Application forms for the above captioned programmes are available at The University Accounts Office, Kanifing Campus, at a non-refundable fee of D500.00. Payment for Application Forms should be made at any Trust Bank Branch. Completed application forms, together with photocopies of relevant certificates and other supporting documents should reach the Admissions Office, Kanifing Campus, not later than 13th November, 2019.

For further enquiry please contact the Admissions Office on 3650017/25 or visit our website on www.utg.edu.gm.