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Post-Harvest Physiology and Management of Crops

The biology of crop deterioration after harvest, and the storage and handling practices that slow it.

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M.Sc.

M.Sc. Post-harvest Physiology and Management of Crops

Entry requirements

  • O'Level credits, in not more than two sittings, in relevant science subjects including Mathematics and English Language (that is, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics, English Language and any other subject).
  • B.Sc. (Hons) with second class in Botany, Environmental Sciences, Biology or Biotechnology.
  • A PGD in any of the Life Sciences with a CGPA of not less than 3.50, from any recognised university.
  • Evidence of NYSC discharge or exemption certificate, for Nigerian students.

Duration

  • Full time: a minimum of four semesters and a maximum of six semesters.
  • Part time: a minimum of six semesters and a maximum of eight semesters.
  • Dissertation, with a three-month internship included.

Modules

  1. Postharvest Physiology and Technology
  2. Harvesting Operations and Techniques; Postharvest Handling and Treatment of Fresh Produce
  3. Postharvest Physiology of Vegetables
  4. Principal Causes of Post-harvest Losses
  5. Temperature Management and Storage of Fresh Produce
Ph.D.

Ph.D. Post-harvest Physiology and Management of Crops

Entry requirements

  • Five O'Level credits, in not more than two sittings, in relevant science subjects including Mathematics and English Language (that is, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics, English Language and any other subject).
  • A minimum of a Master's (M.Sc.) degree in Botany, Environmental Sciences, Biology or Biotechnology.
  • Only candidates with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.50 at Master's level are eligible.

Duration

  • Full time: a minimum of six semesters and a maximum of eight semesters.
  • Part time: a minimum of eight semesters and a maximum of twelve semesters.

Modules

  1. Techniques in Plant Pathology
  2. Advances in Bio-deterioration and Control in Stored Cereal, Legume, Grains, Stored/Processed Roots and Tubers
  3. Plant Virology
  4. Design of Storage Structures
  5. Plant Tissue Culture

Career prospects

Graduates of the course can gain employment within the post-harvest sector of the agricultural and food industries, and in major wholesale, retail and import/export organisations where produce quality is paramount and where supply objectives are on a global scale.

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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