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Post-Harvest Engineering & Technology

Engineering solutions for drying, storage, packaging and handling of harvested produce.

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M.Sc.

M.Sc. Post-Harvest Engineering and Technology

Entry requirements

  • At least a second class honours degree in Industrial Technical, Vocational Education or Technology.
  • Graduates of related disciplines in Engineering and Technology who have, in addition, a PGD in Technology or its equivalent at credit level and above.
  • Holders of an HND who have, in addition, obtained a PGD in Technology at credit level and above.
  • A third class degree in a related discipline plus a PGD in Education at credit level.
  • Evidence of NYSC discharge or exemption certificate, for Nigerian students.

Duration

  • Full time: 24 calendar months minimum, 36 calendar months maximum.
  • Dissertation, with a three-month internship included.

Modules

  1. Design for Environmental Control
  2. Cold Storage and Refrigeration
  3. Alternative Energy Resources in Food Processing
  4. Farm Structures and Storage Facilities
  5. Food Equipment Design and Construction
  6. Advanced Computer Aided Design
  7. Electrical/Electronic Instrumentation in Food Processing

Career prospects

Experts in this field are needed as field extension staff, researchers, plant developers and managers, as well as general entrepreneurs in the specialised agricultural business of food crop processing and preservation.

Applying

Applications to every programme of the Centre are made on the University's portal, which states the fee, the dates and the documents for the current admission round.

To confirm this programme's requirements for the current round, write to Dr. Sylvester Adejo, Admission Officer / Deputy Director, Research & Collaboration: sadejo@bsum.edu.ng

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