Sokoine University 0f Agriculture prospectus

SOKOINE UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE
MOROGORO, TANZANIA
PROSPECTUS
2014/2015

i
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
TABLE OF CONTENTS............................................................................................................. i
PREFACE...................................................................................................................................... 1
UNIVERSITY OFFICIALS ........................................................................................................ 2
LEGAL FRAMEWORK AND INSTITUTIONAL VISION AND MISSION .................. 8
GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR UNDERGRADUATE
PROGRAMMES ......................................................................................................................... 10
PROGRAMME-SPECIFIC ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS ............................................ 12
Bachelor of Science in Applied Agricultural Extension ...................................................... 12
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture General........................................................................... 12
Bachelor of Science in Horticulture......................................................................................... 12
Bachelor of Science in Animal Science................................................................................... 12
Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Technology ......................................................... 12
of Science in Family and Consumer Studies ......................................................................... 12
Bachelor of Science in Home Economics and Human Nutrition ....................................... 13
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering.................................................................. 13
Bachelor of Science in Bioprocess and Post-Harvest Engineering .................................... 13
Bachelor of Science in Irrigation and Water Resource Engineering ................................. 13
Bachelor of Science in Agronomy............................................................................................ 13
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics And Agribusiness................................... 13
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Education And Extension.......................................... 13
Bachelor of Science in Aquaculture......................................................................................... 13
Bachelor of Science in Range Management........................................................................... 13
Bachelor of Science in Forestry ................................................................................................ 14
Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Management ....................................................................... 14
Bachelor of Tourism Management .......................................................................................... 14
Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine............................................................................................. 14
Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology and Laboratory Sciences........................................ 14
Diploma in Laboratory Technology ........................................................................................ 14
Diploma in Tropical Animal Health and Production .......................................................... 14
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences and Management ................................... 14
Bachelor of Science Informatics............................................................................................... 15
Bachelor of Science in Education............................................................................................. 15
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Education ..................................................................... 15
Bachelor of Rural Development............................................................................................... 15
Diploma in Information and Library Science ....................................................................... 15

ii
Diploma in Records, Archives and Information Management .......................................... 15
Certificate in Information Technology ................................................................................... 15
Diploma in Information Technology...................................................................................... 15
GENERAL UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION REGULATIONS FOR UNDERGRADUATE
PROGRAMMES.......................................................................................................................... 16
ADMISSION AND EXAMINATION REGULATIONS AND GUIDELINES FOR
POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES ..................................................................................... 23
PROGRAMME STRUCTURES FOR UNDERGRADUATE AND POSTGRADUATE
PROGRAMMES.......................................................................................................................... 45
Faculty of Agriculture ................................................................................................................ 45
Department of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness ................................................. 46
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness.................................... 47
Master of Science in Agricultural Economic.......................................................................... 50
Master of Business Administration (Agribusiness) ............................................................. 50
Master of Science in Agricultural and Applied Economics ................................................ 51
Master of Business Administration (MBA)............................................................................ 53
Postgraduate Diploma in Agricultural Economics ............................................................... 54
Department of Agricultural Education and Extension ........................................................ 55
Bachelor of Science in Applied Agricultural Extension ...................................................... 55
Master of Science in Agricultural Education and Extension .............................................. 58
Department of Agricultural Engineering and Land Planning ........................................... 59
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering ................................................................. 60
Bachelor of Science in Bioprocess and Post-Harvest Engineering .................................... 64
Bachelor of Science in Irrigation and Water Resources Engineering ............................... 67
Master of Science in Agricultural Engineering .................................................................... 71
Master of Science in Irrigation Engineering and Management ......................................... 72
Master of Science in Land Use Planning and Management .............................................. 73
Department of Crop Science and Production ........................................................................ 74
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture General........................................................................... 74
Bachelor of Science in Horticulture......................................................................................... 77
Master of Science in Crop Science .......................................................................................... 80
Department of Soil Science....................................................................................................... 83
Bachelor of Science in Agronomy............................................................................................ 83
Master of Science in Soil Science and Land Management ................................................. 86
PhD in Soil and Water Management ...................................................................................... 87
Department of Animal Science and Production ................................................................... 88
Bachelor of Science in Animal Science................................................................................... 89
Bachelor of Science in Aquaculture......................................................................................... 92

iii
Bachelor of Science in Range Management........................................................................... 95
Master of Science in Tropical Animal Production ............................................................... 98
Department of Food Science and Technology....................................................................... 99
Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Technology ......................................................... 99
Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Studies ........................................................ 102
Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition ............................................................................... 105
Master of Science in Food Science .......................................................................................... 108
Master of Science in Human Nutrition .................................................................................. 109
Faculty of Forestry and Nature Conservation........................................................................ 110
Bachelor of Science in Forestry ................................................................................................ 110
Master of Science in Forestry ................................................................................................... 113
Master of Science in Management of Natural Resources for Sustainable Agriculture . 114
Master of Science in Ecosystems Science and Management .............................................. 115
Master of Science in Agroforestry ........................................................................................... 116
Master of Science in Environmental and Natural Resource Economics .......................... 117
Master of Science in Forest Products and Technology ....................................................... 118
Master of Science in Forest Engineering ............................................................................... 120
Master of Science in Natural Products Technology and Value Addition ........................ 120
Master of Science in Forest Resources Assessment and Management ............................ 121
Department of Wildlife Management..................................................................................... 123
Bachelor of Tourism Management .......................................................................................... 123
Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Management ....................................................................... 127
Master of Science in Wildlife Management .......................................................................... 130
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine................................................................................................ 131
Diploma in Laboratory Technology ........................................................................................ 132
Diploma in Tropical Animal Health and Production .......................................................... 133
Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine............................................................................................. 135
Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology and Laboratory Sciences........................................ 139
Master of Veterinary Medicine ............................................................................................... 141
Department of Veterinary Physiology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology & Toxicology..... 145
Master of Science in Comparative Animal Physiology ...................................................... 146
Master of Science in Biochemistry .......................................................................................... 146
Master of Science in Clinical Chemistry ............................................................................... 147
Master of Science in Pharmacology ........................................................................................ 148
Master of Science in Applied Toxicology ............................................................................. 149
Department of Veterinary Anatomy........................................................................................ 150
Master of Science in Anatomy ................................................................................................. 150
Master of Science in Cell Biology ........................................................................................... 151

iv
Department of Veterinary Payjology ...................................................................................... 152
Master of Science in Veterinary Pathology ........................................................................... 153
Master of Science in Clinical Pathology ................................................................................ 153
Department of Veterinary Microbiology and Parasitology ................................................ 154
Master of Science in Applied Microbiology ......................................................................... 154
Master of Science in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology ............................................. 155
Master of Science in Parasitology ........................................................................................... 157
Master of Science in One Health Molecular Biology .......................................................... 158
Department of Veterinary Medicine and Public Health ..................................................... 159
Master of Preventive Veterinary Medicine ........................................................................... 159
Master of Science in Public Health and Food Safety .......................................................... 160
Master of Science in Epidemiology ........................................................................................ 161
Department of Veterinary Surgery and Theriogenology .................................................... 162
Master of Science in Veterinary Surgery ............................................................................... 162
Master of Science in Applied Veterinary Anesthesiology ................................................. 163
Master of Science in Animal Reproduction and Biotechnology ....................................... 164
Faculty of Science........................................................................................................................ 165
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and Management..................................... 165
Bachelor of Science in Informatics .......................................................................................... 168
Bachelor of Science with Education ........................................................................................ 171
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Education ..................................................................... 183
Development Studies Institute ................................................................................................ 186
Bachelor of Rural Development .............................................................................................. 187
Master of Arts in Rural Development .................................................................................... 189
Sokoine National Agricultural Library................................................................................... 190
Diploma in Information and Library Science ....................................................................... 191
Diploma in Records, Achieves and Information Management.......................................... 193
SUA Centre for Sustainable Rural Development ................................................................. 195
Computer Centre......................................................................................................................... 195
Certificate of Information Technology ................................................................................... 196
Diploma in Information Technology...................................................................................... 197
Institute of Continuing Education........................................................................................... 200
SUA Pest Management Centre ................................................................................................. 201
Council Members........................................................................................................................ 202

1
PREFACE
This publication provides comprehensive information about important matters related to
academic programmes of Sokoine University of Agriculture. It is intended to serve as a guide
to prospective and ongoing undergraduate and postgraduate students in planning their study
programmes, as it provides an exhaustive list of all the undergraduate and postgraduate
programmes, as well as the respective academic entry requirements and graduation
requirements. It is therefore advisable to consult Deans, Directors and Heads of Departments
responsible for the respective programmes for the most update and more information about
the programmes. Other useful information about the activities of the university can be found
in SUA’s website (www.suanet.ac.tz) and other university documents
Prof. G.C. Monela
Vice Chancellor
2014.
For more information about the University please contact the Office of the Vice Chancellor
through the following contact addresses.
: Office of the Vice Chancellor
Sokoine University of Agriculture,
P.O. Box 3000, Chuo Kikuu, Morogoro
Tel. + 255 23 260 46514523/260 3511-4.
Fax: + 255 23 260 4651
Telefax: + 255 23 260 4651
Website: www.suanet.ac.tz
E-mail: vc@suanet.ac.tz

2
UNIVERSITY OFFICIALS
Chancellor: Hon. Al noor Kassum
Cert. in Law, Muncaster School, Ashford, Middlesex,
England; Barrister-at- Law, Lincoln's Inn, London.
Chairman of Council: HE. Ambassador N.A. Kuhanga
BA (Hons) Edu, MA Educ. (Howard)
Vice Chancellor: Prof. G. C. Monela
Tel. 2604651 & 2604523 Dip. (For) (Olmotonyi); BSc (For) (SUA); MSc (For)
Fax: 604651 (SUA); MF (Northern Arizona); PhD (NLH)
E-mail: vc@suanet.ac.tz
Web: www.suanet.ac.tz
Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic): Prof. P.R. Gillah
Tel. 2604651 & 2604523 Dip. (For)Olmotonyi; BSc (For)(SUA); PGD(Pulp &Paper
Fax: 604651 Tech) (Trondheim); MSc (For. Industries Techn).
E-mail: dvc@suanet.ac.tz (Bangor,UK); PhD (Brunel).
Deputy Vice Chancellor Prof. Y.M. Ngaga,
(Admin. & Fin.): BSc (For), MSc (For) (SUA); PhD (NLH)
Tel. 023 2604653
Fax: 023 2604573
E-mail: dvcadminfin@suanet.ac.tz
FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE
Dean: Prof (Mrs) S. Nchimbi- Msolla
Tel. 2604649 BSc (Agric) (UDSM); MSc (Plant Breeding & Genetics)
Fax: 2604649 (Wisconsin);PhD (Wisconsin)
E-mail: foa@suanet.ac.tz
Deputy Dean (Academic): Prof. B.E. Chove,
Tel. 2604649 BSc (Proc. Eng.) (UDSM); MSc (Food Process
Fax: 2604649 Engineering) (Reading); PhD (Reading)
Deputy Dean (Admin): Prof. S.W. Chenyambuga,
Tel. 2604649 BSc (Agric.) (SUA); MSc (Animal Production)
Fax: 2604649 (SUA); PhD (Animal Breeding & Genetics) (SUA)
Head, Dept. of Animal Science and Dr. N. Madalla,
Production: BSc (Ani. Sci) (SUA); MSc (Aquaculture) (Ghent);
Tel. 023 260 3530 PhD (Stirling)
E-mail: dasp@suanet.ac.tz
Head, Dept. of Food Science and Prof. J.M. Msuya
Technology: BSc (Agric.) (SUA); MSc (Human Nutrition)
Tel.023 2604402 (Otago); PhD (Food Economics) (Kiel)
E-mail: dfst@suanet.ac.tz

3
Head, Dept. of Agricultural Prof. C.P. Msuya - Bengesi
Education and Extension: BSc. (HEHN) (SUA); MSc. (AEE) (SUA); PhD (Pretoria)
Tel/Fax:+255(023)2604795
E-mail: daee@suanet.ac.tz
Web. www.suanet.ac.tz/agriculture/daee
Head, Dept. of Agricultural Dr. B.A. Salim
Engineering and Land Planning: BSc (Eng.) (UDSM); MSc (Agric. Eng.)
Tel. 023 2604216 (Newcastle); PhD (Computer Modeling and Simulation
E-mail: daelp@suanet.ac.tz (Bonn)
Head, Dept. of Crop Science and Prof. T.M. Msogoya,
Production: BSc (Agric) (SUA); MSc (Option Ornamental Crop
Tel. 023 2603681 Production) (INHP); PhD (Applied Biology) (Essex)
E-mail: headcrop@suanet.ac.tz
Head, Dept. of Soil Science: Prof. E.M.M Marwa
Tel. 023 2603999/4881 BSc (Geology) (UDSM); Pgd.Dip. (Eng. Geology) (ITC);
Fax: 023 2603259 MSc (Engineering Geology) (ITC); PhD (Plant & Soil
E-mail: soil@suanet.ac.tz Sciences) (Aberdeen)
Head, Dept. of Agricultural Prof. D.M. Gabagambi,
Economics and Agribusiness: BSc (Agric.) (SUA); MSc. (Agric. Econ) (SUA);
Tel. 023 2603415 PhD (Agric. Eco) (Hohenheim)
E-mail: daea@suanet.ac.tz
FACULTY OF FORESTRY AND NATURE CONSERVATION
Ag. Dean: Dr. D.A. Silayo
Tel. 2604648 BSc (For) (SUA), MSc (For) (SUA); PhD (SUA).
Fax: 2604648
E-mail: forestry@suanet.ac.tz
Deputy Dean:
Tel. 2604648
Fax: 2604648
E-mail: forestry@suanet.ac.tz
Head, Dept. of Forest Biology: Dr. E.E. Mwakalukwa
E-Mail: defd@suanet.ac.tz BSc (For) (SUA); MSc. (For) (SUA); PhD (Copenhagen)
Head, Dept. of Forest Engineering: Dr. D.A. Silayo
Tel. 023 2604387 BSc (For) (SUA), MSc (For) (SUA); PhD (SUA).
E-Mail: fengine@suanet.ac.tz
Head, Dept. of Forest Economics: Prof. J.A. Moshi
Tel. 023 2604648/3718 BSc (For) (SUA); MSc (For) (SUA);
Fax: 023 2604648/3718 PhD (SUA).
E-Mail: forestry@suanet.ac.tz
Head, Dept. of Forest Dr. J.Z. Katani
Mensuration and Management: BSc (For) (SUA); MSc (For) (SUA); PhD (Wageningen).
E-mail: foremns@suanet.ac.tz

4
Head, Dept. of Wood Utilization: Dr. S. Augustino
E-Mail: forprod@suanet.ac.tz BSc (For) (SUA); MSc (For) (SUA); PhD (For) (Wales).
Head, Dept. of Wildlife Management: Prof. V.G. Ndibalema
Tel. 023 2601376 Cert. (Fish.) (Nyegezi); Dip. (Fish.) (Kunduchi); BSc
E-Mail: headwildlife@suanet.ac.tz (Zoology) (UDSM); MSc (Wildlife Mgt & Control)
(Reading); PhD (NTNU).
FACULTY OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
Ag. Dean: Prof. R.R. Kazwala
Tel. 2604647 BVM (SUA); MVM (Dublin); PhD (Edinburgh)
Fax: 2604647
E-mail: deanfvm@suanet.ac.tz
Deputy Dean: Prof. M. J. Kipanyula,
Tel. 2604647 BVM (SUA), MSc (Neuroscience) (London), PhD
Fax: 2604647 (Neurobiology) (Padua)
E-mail: deanfvm@suanet.ac.tz
Head, Dept. of Veterinary Prof. S.I. Kimera
Medicine and Public Health: BVM (SUA); MSc & PhD (Reading)
E-mail: vetmed@suanet.ac.tz
Head, Dept. of Veterinary Prof. D.G. Mpanduji
Surgery and Theriogenology: BVM (SUA); MVM (SUA); PhD (Berlin)
E-mail: vetsurgery@suanet.ac.tz
Head, Dept. of Veterinary Prof. G. Misinzo
Microbiology and Parasitology: BVM (SUA); MSc (Molecular Biology) (Leuven); PhD
E-mail: vetbio@suanet.ac.tz (Ghent)
Head, Dept. of Veterinary Physiology, Prof. R.A. Max
Pharmacology, Biochemistry and BVM (SUA); MVM (SUA); PhD (Nottingham)
Toxicology:
E-mail: vet.pp.@suanet.ac.tz
Head, Dept. of Veterinary Pathology: Prof. J.J. Malago
E-mail: vetpathology@suanet.zc.tz BVM (SUA); MSc (Animal Pathology) (Utrecht); PhD.
(Utrecht)
Head, Dept. of Veterinary Anatomy: Prof. M. J. Kipanyula
E-mail: vetanatomy@suanet.ac.tz BVM (SUA), MSc (Neuroscience) (London), PhD
(Neurobiology) (Padua)
FACULTY OF SCIENCE
Dean: Prof. P. Mwangi’ngo BSc (For) & MSc (For)
Tel. 2601363, 2601364 (SUA); PhD (Wales)
Fax: 2603404
E-mail: fos@suanet.ac.tz
Deputy Dean: Dr. C. Mjemah
Tel. 2601363, 2601364 BSc (Env. Eng.) (UCLAS); MSc (Royal Inst. Techn.-KTH);
Fax: 2603404 PhD (Ghent)

5
Head, Dept. of Physical Sciences: Dr. P.E. Mtoni
Tel. 2601363, 2601364 BSc. (Agric Eng) (SUA); MSc (MNRSA (NLH)); PhD
Fax: 2603404 (Cranfield)
E-mail: dps@suanet.ac.tz
Head, Dept. of Social Sciences: Dr. S.C. Komba
Tel. 2601363, 2601364 BA (Education) (UDSM); MA (Education) (UDSM);
Fax: 2603404 PhD (UDSM)
Head, Dept. of Biological Sciences: Dr. A. Malisa
Tel. 2601363, 2601364 BVM (SUA); MVM (SUA); PhD (SUA)
Fax: 2603404
Head, Dept. of Mathematics and Dr. T. Kassile
Biometry: BSc (UDSM); MSc (Applied Statistics) (Limburgs); MSc
Tel. 2601363, 2601364 (Biostatistics) (Limburgs); PhD (Economics) (UDSM)
Fax: 2603404
Head, Dept. of Informatics Dr. C. Sanga
Tel. 2601363, 2601364 BSc. (Comp Sc.) (UDSM); MSc (Comp. Sc.) (Osmania);
Fax: 2603404 PhD (Western Cape)
Head, Dept. of Education Dr. E.S. Kira
Tel. 2601363, 2601364 BSc. (Education) (UDSM); Master (Education) (UDSM));
Fax: 2603404 PhD (Education) (UDSM)
DEVELOPMENT STUDIES INSTITUTE
Director: Prof. C. Nombo,
Tel. 023 2604645 BSc. (HEHN) (SUA); MSc. (AEE) (SUA); PhD
Fax: 023 2604645 (Wageningen)
E-mail: dsi@suanet.ac.tz
Deputy Director: Dr. Kitundu (Bengesi,
Tel. 023 2604645
Fax: 023 2604645
E-mail: dsi@suanet.ac.tz
INSTITUTE OF CONTINUING EDUCATION
Director: Prof. G.G. Kimbi
Tel. 023 2604549 BSc (Agric.) (SUA); PgD (Soil Science) (Norway);
Fax: 023 2603718 MSc (Agric) (SUA); PhD. (Cornell)
E-mail: sua-tu@suanet.ac.tz;
ice@suanet.ac.tz
Deputy Director: Prof. L.S. Mulungu
Tel. 023 2604549 BSc. (Agric) (SUA); MSc (Agric.) (SUA); PhD (SUA)
Fax: 023 2603718
E-mail: sua-tu@suanet.ac.tz;
ice@suanet.ac.tz

6
DIRECTORATE OF RESEARCH AND POSTGRADUATE STUDIES
Director: Prof V.R.M. Muhikambele.
Tel. 023 2604388 BSc (Agric.) (SUA); MSc (Agric) & PhD (Reading)
Fax: 023 2604388
E-mail: drpgs@suanet.ac.tz
Deputy Director Prof A.P. Muhairwa
(Postgraduate Studies): BVM (SUA); PhD (KVL)
Tel. 023 2604388
Fax: 023 2604388
Deputy Director Dr. N. Amur,
(Research & Publications) BSc (Horticulture) (SUA); MSc (Soil Science & Land Mgt)
Tel. 023 2604388 (SUA); PhD (Arkansas)
Fax: 023 2604388
SOKOINE NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL LIBRARY
Director: Dr. A.S. Sife
Tel. 023 2604639 BSc. (For) (SUA); MA (Inf.) (UDSM); PhD (UDSM)
E-Mail library@suanet.ac.tz
Deputy Director: Prof. M.J.F. Lwehabura
Tel. 023 2604639 B.A (Ed.) (UDSM); MA (Lib) (Sheffield); PhD(Kwazulu
E-Mail library@suanet.ac.tz Natal)
COMPUTER CENTRE
Director: Dr. L. Busagala
Tel. 023 2604838 BSc (HE&HN)(SUA); PGD (Computer Studies)
E-mail: dircc@suanet.ac.tz (UDSM); PhD (Mie)
Deputy Director: Dr. A.J. Churi
Tel. 023 2604838 BSc (Computer Studies)(UDSM); MSc (Computer
E-mail: dircc@suanet.ac.tz Sciences) (Essex); PhD (SUA)
SUA CENTRE FOR SUSTAINABLE RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Director: Dr. D. Mwaseba
Tel/Fax:+255(023) 2604279 BSc (Agric.) (SUA); M Phil (Agric. Ext. & Rural Soc.)
Fax: 023 2604360 (Obafemi Awolowo), PhD (Norwegian Univ. of
E-mail: scsrd@suanet.ac.tz Life Sciences)
Deputy Director: Dr. C. Mahonge
Tel. 023 2604279 BSc (For) (SUA); MSc (For) (SUA); PhD (Wageningen)
Fax: 023 2604360
E-mail: scsrd@suanet.ac.tz
SUA PEST MANAGEMENT CENTRE
Director: Prof. A.W. Massawe
Tel. 023 2604621 BSc (Agric) (SUA); MSc (Norway); PhD (SUA)
Fax: 023 2604360
E-mail: pestmman@suanet.ac.tz

7
Deputy Director: Dr. L.L. Mnyone
Tel. 023 2604621 BVM (SUA); MPVM (SUA); PhD (Applied
Fax: 023 2604360 Epidemiology) (Wageningen)
E-mail: pestmman@suanet.ac.tz
DIRECTORATE OF SOLOMON MAHLANGU CAMPUS
Director: Prof. (Mrs) Y.C. Muzanila
Tel. 023 2604614, 2601363, 2601364 & BSc (Gen) (UDSM); MSc (Food Sc & Tech.) &
2603545 PhD (Reading)
Deputy Director: Dr. F. Kahimba
Tel. 023 2604614, 2601363, 2601364 & BSc. (Civil Eng. (UDSM)); MSc. (Water Reso. Eng);
2603545 (UDSM)
STUDENTS’ ADMINISTRATION
Dean of Students: Mr. P.J. Motshabi
BA (Psychology) (Western Cape), MBA (Marketing)
(Luton, UK)
Deputy Dean of Students: Ms. R. Mshana
BA (Education), MEMA (Education) (UDSM)
OTHER OFFICIALS:
Bursar: Mr. P. Raphael
Tel. 023 2604663 B.Com (UDSM); CPA (T); MBA (UK);
E-mail: bursar@suanet.ac.tz
Chief Planning Officer: Mr. R.L. Massawe
Tel. 023 2603868 BA (Econ)(UDSM); MA (Econ.)(NR)
E-mail: plan@suanet.ac.tz
Estate Manager: Mr. D.M.T. Komba
BSc. (Civil Eng) (UDSM);MSc. (Const. Mgt)(Bath)
Public Relations Officer: Mr. K.A. Msagati
Tel. 023 2604623 Dip (Journalism) (TSJ); Dip. (Int. Rel) (CFR) (Dar);
E-mail: pro@suanet.ac.tz PGD(Mass Com.) (SAUT)
Resident Medical Officer: Dr. O. A. Kasuwi
Tel. 023 2604682 M.D.M.MED. (Internal Medicine); DM. Cardiology
Fax: 023 2604573 Dip. Ultrasonography, ACLS.AHA. (Jorberg University-
E-.Mail: afya@suanet.ac.tz SA); Dip. HIV/AIDS. (Makerere); Dip. Clinical Medicine.
Physician Cardiologist and Head of Department (RMO)
Chief Internal Auditor: Mrs A.K. Mlyomi
E-mail: audit@suanet.ac.tz B.Com (Accountancy) (UDSM); CPA(T); MBA (UDSM)
Corporate Counsel: Mrs. L.M. Gillah
E-mail lunya@suanet.ac.tz L.L.B (UDSM); PGD (Law) (Brunel); L.L.M.
(UDSM)(Corporate Counsel)(Advocate)
Legal Framework and Institutional Vision and Mission
Sokoine University of Agriculture was first established on the 1st July, 1984 by Parliamentary
Act No. 14 of 1984 through the amendment of Parliamentary Act No 6 of the same year.
Following repealing of the Act, the university is now operating through the Sokoine University
of Agriculture Charter, 2007 through the broad framework of the Universities Act, 2005.

8
The University operations are guided by its vision, which is “To become a centre of excellence in
Agriculture and allied sciences”. The University’s resolve revolves around its mission, which is
“To promote development through training, research and delivery of services”. In achieving its vision
and fulfilling its mission, the university upholds the principles of academic excellence; integrity,
and freedom; effectiveness; efficiency; participatory management; social responsibility, equity and justice;
professional and ethical standard and, continuous learning.
Location of the University:
SUA lies on the slopes of the Uluguru Mountains, at an altitude of about 500-600 metres above
sea level and receives an average annual rainfall of between 600 – 1000 mm. The Main Campus
which has a total land area of 3,350 ha is situated 3.0 km from the centre of Morogoro
Municipality and about 200 km west of Dar es Salaam. Other campuses include Solomon
Mahlangu Campus (SMC) in Morogoro Municipality; Olmotonyi Campus in Arusha and the
Mazumbai Campus in Lushoto, Tanga. In addition the University also owns Towelo Morning
Side (6.0 ha) which is located at an altitude of about 1,300 metres above sea level on the
Uluguru Mountains, on the outskirts of Morogoro Municipality. Moshi University College of
Cooperative and Business Studies (MUCCoBS) which is a constituent college of SUA is located
in Moshi Municipality.
Academic and Administrative Units of the University
The University has one constituent college (MUCCoBS); four faculties comprising the Faculty
of Agriculture (FoA), Faculty of Forestry and Nature Conservation (FFNC), Faculty of
Veterinary Medicine (FVM) and the Faculty of Science (FoS). It has eight
Directorates/Institutes/Centres consisting of the Institute of Continuing Education (ICE),
Development Studies Institute (DSI), Directorate of Research and Postgraduates Studies
(DRPGS), Computer Centre (CC), Sokoine National Agricultural Library (SNAL), SUA Centre
for Sustainable Rural Development (SCSRD) and SUA Pest Management Centre (SPMC). The
academic units are supported by administrative units which include Solomon Mahlangu
Campus (SMC) directorate, the Office of the Dean of Students, Planning Unit, Estates
Department, Finance Department, Department of Sports and Games and the SMC Hospital; the
latter which is supported by the Health Facility based at the Main Campus.
Academic Programmes and Admission Requirements
Academic Programmes
Ongoing degree and non-degree (BSc/BA) programmes
The University currently offers undergraduate training leading to the awards of BSc.
Agriculture General; BSc. Agronomy; BSc. Human Nutrition; BSc. Food Science and
Technology; BSc. Horticulture; BSc. Applied Agricultural Extension; BSc. Agriculture
Economics and Agribusiness; BSc. Aquaculture; BSc. Range Management; BSc. Animal Science;
BSc. Agricultural Engineering; BSc. Forestry; BSc. Wildlife Management; Bachelor of Tourism
Management; Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine; BSc. Biotechnology and Laboratory Sciences;
BSc. Environmental Sciences and Management; BSc. with Education (Chemistry and Biology);
BSc with Education (Chemistry and Mathematics); BSc with Education (Geography and
Biology); BSc with Education (Geography and Mathematics); BSc with Education (Informatics
and Mathematics); BSc. Informatics; Bachelor of Rural Development; BSc. Agricultural
Education; BSc. Family and Consumer Sciences; BSc. Irrigation and Water Resources, and BSc.
Bio-process and Post-harvest Engineering.
Furthermore, SUA also offers Diploma in Laboratory Technology; Diploma in Tropical Animal
Health and Production; Diploma in Information and Library Science and Diploma in Records,
Archives and Information Management; Diploma in Information Technology and Certificate in
Information Technology.

9
Ongoing postgraduate programmes
The University offers the following postgraduate programmes; MSc. Agricultural Economics,
Master of Business Administration (Agribusiness), MSc. Agricultural and Applied Economics,
Master of Business Administration (Finance and Accounting, Marketing and Entrepreneurship,
Human Resource Management, Agribusiness), MSc. Agricultural Education and Extension, MSc.
Agricultural Engineering, MSc. Irrigation Engineering and Management, MSc. Land Use Planning
and Management, MSc. Crop Science, MSc. Soil Science and Land Management, MSc. Tropical
Animal Production, MSc. Food Science, MSc. Human Nutrition, MSc. Forestry, MSc. Management
of Natural Resources for Sustainable Agriculture, MSc. Wildlife Management, Master of
Veterinary Medicine, MSc. Comparative Animal Physiology, MSc. Biochemistry, MSc. Clinical
Chemistry, MSc. Pharmacology, MSc. in Applied Toxicology, MSc. Anatomy, MSc Applied Cell
Biology, MSc. Veterinary Pathology, MSc. Clinical Pathology, MSc. Applied Microbiology, MSc.
Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, MSc. Parasitology, Master of Preventive Veterinary
Medicine, MSc. Public Health and Food Safety, MSc. Epidemiology, MSc. Veterinary Surgery,
MSc. Applied Veterinary Anesthesiology, MSc. Animal Reproduction and Biotechnology,
Master of Arts in Rural Development, MSc. Natural Products, MSc. Ecosystem and Management,
MSc. Agroforestry, MSc. Forest Resource Assessment and Management, MSc. Forest Product and
Technology, MSc. Environmental and Natural Resource Economics and Mphil. SUA also offers
Postgraduate Diploma in Agricultural Economics. Doctorate degrees are offered in all
Faculties/Institutes in various areas of specialization including Doctor of Philosophy (PhD),
Postdoctoral Studies, Doctor of Science and the Doctor of honoris causa.
GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
1.0 General information
1:1 A-Level applicants are required to apply to pursue studies through Tanzania
Commission for Universities (TCU) whereas other categories of applicants shall be
admitted to pursue undergraduate studies after submitting application forms
accompanied by certified copies of certificates of O-Level, and A-
Level/Diploma/Certificate training as well as birth certificate after fulfilling the
conditions of such programmes.
1:2 Admission of a candidate shall be granted only if the University receives satisfactory
evidence of adequate financing for the whole course of the study.
2:0 Admission requirements for short-term or occasional students
2.1 Applications shall only be considered from those candidates who possess qualifications
for admission to undergraduate degree courses.

10
2.2 Short-term students are required to register as students of the University for one full
academic unit (two semesters) or a single semester in the first or second or third or fourth
or fifth year for all courses or a few selected ones, depending on one’s preference and
arrangements. At the end of the course(s), semester or academic unit, such students shall
be assessed in accordance with the SUA examination requirements.
2.3 Applications using special forms should be routed through own universities for those
already enrolled in university programmes.
2.4 Students will be required to pay prescribed university fees prior to joining the
progarmmes.
2.5 Short- term students have to abide to SUA By-laws and will enjoy all facilities just like
any other bonafide SUA student.
3: 0 Minimum requirements
3: 1 Admission will be provided if a candidate meets the minimum requirements and in
accordance with the capacities of the respective degree programme as determined by
SENATE.
3:2 The minimum requirements for undergraduate degree programmes for direct candidates
shall be two Principal Level passes in the Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education
Examination (ACSEE) that add up to a minimum of 3.0 points for natural science and 4.5
for socio-science programmes. For science female candidates, the cut off is 2.5. An
equivalent candidate shall be required to have a credit ‘E’ grade at ‘A’ level. A mature
candidate shall be required to have a Diploma or Credit/Distinction at certificate level
and with 4 passes at ‘O’ level. Such candidate shall be required to sit and pass the
qualifying Mature Age University Entry Examination (MAEE).
3:3 The minimum requirements for non degree and postgraduate programmes are reflected
in appropriate sections.
4:0 Registration for studies and courses
4:1 A candidate shall be registered using three full names and hence all initials that appear in
O/A- Level and other Certificates shall need to be spelt out during registration. No
candidate shall be registered using less than three names unless certificates of Primary
and Secondary schools and, other institutions bear only two names. A direct entrant
hence shall be registered using the names which appear in the O- and A-level/Birth
certificates whereas, an equivalent candidate shall be registered using full names as they
appear in the O/A-Level and academic certificates. Where differences in names exist
between O/A-Level and certificates of other institutions or birth certificates, the
candidate shall be required to submit evidence of approval of changes of names to allow
registration. In the event of lack of evidence, such a candidate shall not be allowed to be
registered.
4:2 No candidate shall be allowed to change names during the course of study.
4:3 Change of degree programmes shall only be permitted within two weeks after
commencement of the first year of studies and after paying a non-refundable fee of Tsh
10,000/= (reviewed from time to time). A candidate wishing to change degree
programme shall also be required to pay costs related to change of the identity card.
4:4 A candidate wishing to change degree programme after the first year of study shall be
required to lodge in a request accompanied with supporting documents and paying a
non-refundable fee of Tsh 20,000/=. Permission will be granted after working out credit
transfers and identifying appropriate entry points for the prospective degree
programme. Such candidate shall also pay the prevailing costs of processing a new
identity card.
4.5 Registration shall be done at the beginning of each semester. The deadline for
registration for semester one candidates shall be three weeks from the first date of the
orientation week and shall be two weeks after the commencement of studies for
semesters 2-10. A candidate who fails to register within the prescribed period shall be
deemed to have his/her registration status withdrawn.

11
4:6 A candidate shall be registered after paying University fees. For first year candidates, in
addition, registration will be done after verification of original certificates. Partial
payments of university fees to allow registration for studies shall only be granted by the
University authority under special circumstances.
4:7 Candidates in semester one shall be required to register for all courses of semester 1,
whereas candidates in other semesters will register for courses for the subsequent
semesters four weeks before the end of the ongoing semesters.
4:8 A candidate who does not register for the courses required in a given semester shall have
lost the opportunity and shall not be allowed to register for such courses when next
offered. In case of failure to register again without compelling reasons, the candidate
shall be discontinued.
4:9 For an elective course to be offered, the minimum number of candidates pursuing the
course should be ten.
4:10 The Dean of Students shall grant permission for absence from attending classes to
candidates with genuine social and medical reasons after consultation with the Resident
Medical Officer (RMO) for up to two days.
4.11 Permission sought on the basis of academic reasons and for a period exceeding two days
(for social and medical reasons) shall be granted by the Head of Department/Dean of the
Faculty/Director of Institute hosting the degree programme.
5:0 Postponement and resumption of studies
5:1 A candidate shall be allowed to postpone studies after submitting an application letter
accompanied with supporting documents. Permission shall be granted by the Deputy
Vice Chancellor (Academic) or any other authority appointed by the Vice Chancellor
after being satisfied with reason(s) advanced, including failure to pay university fees.
5:2 Postponement of studies shall be for a duration of one semester or one academic unit.
Under special circumstances, the postponement of studies can be extended for one
additional academic unit. Such extension shall be provided when supported by relevant
documents. A candidate staying out of the University beyond two years or without
permission after the first postponement of studies may resume studies upon applying for
re-admission as a fresh candidate.
5:3 A candidate shall be allowed to resume studies after submitting his/her application
which, where applicable, is supported by evidence of capability to resume and undertake
studies. Permission for resumption of studies shall be granted by the Deputy Vice
Chancellor (Academic) or any other authority as permitted by the Vice Chancellor.
5:4 A candidate shall be allowed to resume studies in the semester for which permission was
granted. Permission to resume studies shall be granted by the Deputy Vice Chancellor
(Academic) or any other authority as permitted by the Vice Chancellor upon submission
of relevant supportive documents.
5:5 A candidate permitted to postpone studies shall retain his/her registration and hence
registration number, but shall be required to meet the costs of production of identity
card and any other documents which relate to the re-admission process.
5:6 A candidate permitted to postpone studies shall be required to hand in the identity card
and other University properties to relevant authorities within two weeks from the date of
granting of permission. A candidate who would not have fulfilled the condition shall
have his/her registration withdrawn.
6:0: Fate of discontinued students
6:1 A candidate who ceases to be a bonafide student of SUA shall be required to fill in the
clearance form and return all University properties including identity and examination
number cards to relevant authorities. A candidate who fails to return any University
property shall not be allowed for admission for undergraduate and postgraduate studies
at SUA.
6:2 A candidate who is discontinued on the basis of having failed to meet the minimum
requirements for continuing with studies shall be permitted to re-apply and be re-
admitted in a programme other than the one he/she failed, as a fresh candidate after a

12
lapse of one academic unit. Re-admission in the degree programme that the candidate
had initially failed shall only be after submitting evidence of having undertaken
additional training in a form of certificate/diploma or short courses in the relevant
discipline.
6:3 A candidate discontinued from studies on the basis of examination irregularities at SUA
or in any other institution of higher learning shall not be allowed for re-
admission/admission for studies at SUA.
Programme – Specific Admission requirements
Faculty of Agriculture
Bachelor of Science in Applied Agricultural Extension: Distinction or credit Diploma in
Agricultural and Livestock fields already working in extension field will be eligible if they have
passes in Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Botany or Zoology or Science and Practice of
Agriculture in their Ordinary Level Certificate of Secondary Education Examination
(O.C.S.E.E) or equivalent.
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture General: Principal level passes in Chemistry,
Biology/Botany, Physics/Mathematics and Sciences and Practice in Agriculture in the
Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education or its equivalent OR Diploma/Certificate in
Agriculture or related fields.
Bachelor of Science in Horticulture: Principal level passes in Chemistry, Physics and
Biology/Botany/Zoology, Mathematics/Geography. Candidates without a Principal level pass
in Mathematics should have passed Basic Applied Mathematics at the subsidiary level. Of
these, Chemistry and at least ONE other subject must be passed at principal level OR
Diploma/Certificate in Agriculture/Horticulture or related fields.
Bachelor of Science in Animal Science: Principal level passes in
Biology/Botany/Zoology/Science and Practice of Agriculture, Chemistry and
Physics/Mathematics. Of these, Biology/Botany/Zoology/Science and Practice of Agriculture
must be passed at principal level OR Diploma/Certificate in Animal Husbandry/ Animal
Health/ Agriculture or related fields.
Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Technology: Principal level passes in Chemistry,
Physics and Biology/ Home Economics/Mathematics/Food and Nutrition in Advanced Level
Certificate of Secondary Education Examination or its equivalent. Of these, Chemistry and at
least ONE other subject must be passed at principal level OR Diploma/Certificate in Food
Science/Home Economics or other related fields.
Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Studies: Advanced level passes in Chemistry, and
Biology or Home Economics or Agriculture or Food and Nutrition, and Mathematics or Physics
or Geography in the Advanced Level Certificate of Secondary Education or its equivalent OR
Diplomas with distinction/credit in Human Nutrition or Home Economics or Clinical
Medicine or Community Development or Nursing and other related fields.
Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition: Principal level passes in Chemistry, and Biology or
Home Economics or Agriculture or Food and Nutrition, and Mathematics or Physics or
Geography in the Advanced Level Certificate of Secondary Education or its equivalent OR
Diplomas with distinction/credit in Human Nutrition or Home Economics or Food Science or
Nursing or community development or Clinical Medicine and other related fields.
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering: Principal level passes in Advanced Level
Mathematics and Physics OR Full Technician Certificate (FTC) or equivalent qualifications
with an average grade of C and at least a B grade in Mathematics level OR Diploma in
Agricultural Engineering or related fields.

13
Bachelor of Science in Bioprocess and Post-Harvest Engineering: Principal level passes in
Advanced Level Mathematics and Physics / Chemistry /Geography AND at least a credit pass
in Physics and Chemistry/Biology/ Science and Practice in Agriculture OR
Diploma/Certificate in Agricultural Engineering or related fields with a credit pass in
Mathematics in the Certificate of Secondary Education Examination.
Bachelor of Science in Irrigation and Water Resources Engineering: Principal level passes in
Advanced Level Mathematics and Physics/Chemistry/Geography AND at least a credit pass
in Physics and Chemistry/Biology/ Science and Practice in Agriculture at Ordinary Level
Certificate of Secondary Education Examination OR an Equivalent Examination OR NTA 5
Certificate or equivalent qualification with an average grade of C and at least a “C” grade in
Mathematics/Diploma/Certificate in Agricultural Engineering or related fields with a credit
pass in Mathematics at Ordinary Level Certificate of Secondary Education Examination.
Bachelor of Science in Agronomy: Two principal passes and one at subsidiary level. The
principal passes have to be in Biology/Botany, and in either of the following: Chemistry,
Agricultural Science and Practice, Physics/Mathematics, or Geography OR
Diploma/Certificate in Agriculture or related fields.
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness: Principal passes in Physics,
Mathematics, Economics, Chemistry, Geography, and Practice of
Agriculture/Biology/Botany/Zoology OR Diploma/ Certificate in Agriculture or related fields.
Bachelor of Science in Aquaculture: Principal level passes in: Biology/
Botany/Zoology/Science and Practice of Agriculture, Chemistry and
Physics/Mathematics/Geography OR Diploma /Certificate in Aquaculture, Fisheries, Natural
Sciences, Animal Husbandry/ Production/Wildlife, Animal Health or Agriculture.
Bachelor of Science in Range Management: Principal level passes in Biology/ Botany/
Zoology/ Science and Practice of Agriculture, Chemistry and Physics/ Mathematics/
Geography OR Diploma/Certificate in Aquaculture, Fisheries, Natural Sciences, Animal
Husbandry/Production/Wildlife, Animal Health or Agriculture.
Faculty of Forestry and Nature Conservation
Bachelor of Science in Forestry: Principal level passes in Biology/Botany and Chemistry or
Physics/Geography OR Diploma/Certificate in Forestry or Bee-keeping or Wildlife
Management or Agriculture (with forestry component).
Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Management: Principal level passes in
Biology/Botany/Zoology or Chemistry/Physics/Geography OR Diploma/Certificate in
Wildlife Management, Forestry, Bee-keeping, Animal Health or Animal Production
Bachelor of Tourism Management: Principal passes in Biology, Geography, Chemistry, Physics,
Agriculture, Mathematics, and Food and Nutrition; Home Economics. The sum of points from
at least two subjects should not be less than 4.5. Candidates with principal passes in Economics,
Commerce or Languages should in addition have passes in Biology at “O” Level OR
Diploma/Certificate in Tourism, Hotel Management, Catering, Nutrition, Home Economics,
Agriculture, Education, Forestry, or Wildlife Management.
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Medicine: Principal Level passes in Chemistry,
Biology/Zoology, and the other in Physics, Mathematics, Geography or Science and Practice in
Agriculture in Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education. In addition, candidates must also
have ‘O’ level passes in English and Mathematics OR Diploma/Certificate in Animal Health,
Animal Production, Wildlife, Fisheries or relevant fields

14
Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology and Laboratory Sciences: Principal level passes in
Chemistry, Biology/Zoology/Botany, and the other in Physics, Mathematics, Geography or
Science and Practice in Agriculture. Of these, at least TWO must be passed at the Principal
Level and must include Chemistry and Biology/Zoology/Botany OR Diploma/Certificate in
Medical Laboratory Technology, Veterinary Laboratory Technology, Applied Biology, Applied
Chemistry, Animal Health, Animal Production, Wildlife, Agriculture, Fisheries, Forest, Bee-
keeping.
Diploma in Laboratory Technology: Advanced level certificate with passes in Biology,
Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics. Of these subjects one must be passed at principal level;
with total points of TWO. Candidates with advanced level passes in combinations without
Biology MUST have passed Biology at credit level in O-level OR Basic Technician Certificate
from recognized institutions with principal passes in Biology and Chemistry, and trade test
Certificate of at least Grade II or A.
Diploma in Tropical Animal Health and Production: Advanced level passes in Chemistry,
Biology/Zoology, Physics, Geography or Science and Practice of Agriculture. Of these at least
one must be passed at principal level OR Holders of appropriate certificates such as Certificate
in General Agriculture and Animal Health (Agrovet), Certificate in Animal Health and
Production (AHPC), Certificate in Agriculture and Livestock Production (CALP). A holder of
such a certificate should have a minimum of three credit passes at O level in
Biology/Zoology/Botany, Geography, Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics at Tanzania
Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) or equivalent.
Faculty of Science
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences and Management: Principal level passes in
Chemistry, Physics, Biology/Botany/Zoology, Advanced Level
Mathematics/Geography/Science and Practice in Agriculture in the Advanced Certificate of
Secondary Education or its equivalent. Of these, Chemistry is mandatory and must be passed
at principal level. Candidates without a Principal level pass in Advanced Level Mathematics
should have passed Basic Applied Mathematics at the subsidiary level OR Diploma/Certificate
in the fields of Physical, Chemical or Biological sciences.
Bachelor of Science in Informatics: Principal level passes in Advanced Level Mathematics and
any other Science subjects in the Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education or its equivalent
OR relevant diploma in ICT and related fields.
Bachelor of Science with Education with options in Chemistry and Biology; Geography and
Biology; Geography and Mathematics; Chemistry and Mathematics and Mathematics and
Informatics). At least two principal level passes in relevant subjects that include Biology,
Zoology, Botany, Geography, Chemistry, Advanced Level Mathematics, Physics OR relevant
diploma qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Education: Principal level passes in Chemistry,
Biology/Zoology/Botany, Geography or Science and Practice in Agriculture OR Diploma in
relevant qualifications.
Development Studies Institute
Bachelor of Rural Development: Principal passes in History, Geography, Economics,
Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology or Practice and Science of Agriculture in the Advanced
Certificate of Secondary Education or its equivalent. The sum of the total points from at least
two principal level passes should not be less than 4.5 OR Diploma/Certificate in Rural
Development or Agriculture, livestock or related fields.
Sokoine National Agricultural Library
Diploma in Information and Library Science: Advanced level Certificate with at least one
Principal Pass in one of the following: Mathematics, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Science and

15
Practice of Agriculture, Geography, Economics and Commerce, History, English, French and
Swahili OR Certificate in Librarianship or other disciplines and O-level passes in at least 3
subjects. A working experience of one year will be an added advantage.
Diploma in Records, Achieves and Information Management: Advanced level Certificate with
at least one Principal Pass in one of the following: Mathematics, Physics, Biology, Chemistry,
Science and Practice of Agriculture, Geography, Economics and Commerce, History, English,
French and Swahili OR Certificate in Records/Office Management with a minimum of 2nd
Class or certificate in other disciplines and O-level passes in at least 3 subjects. A working
experience of at least one year can be an added advantage.
Computer Centre
Certificate in Information Technology: Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE)
with passes in at least three subjects which will make the total point to be four (4).
Diploma in Information Technology:
Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ACSEE) level Certificate with at
least one Principal Pass in one of the following: Mathematics, Physics, Biology, Chemistry,
Science and Practice of Agriculture, Geography, Economics and Commerce.
OR
A Certificate in Information Technology, Engineering or other relevant disciplines from a
accredited Institution and Ordinary Certificate of Secondary Education passes in at least 3
subjects. A working experience of one year will be an added advantage.

16
GENERAL UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION REGULATIONS AND GUIDELINES FOR
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
1.0 Examinations
1.1 Examinations shall include continuous assessments (tests, assignments, seminar
presentations, practical, and oral tests) and end of semester examinations including oral
examinations where applicable.
1.2 There shall be written examinations during each semester for each course taught. There
shall also be practical and/or oral examinations where applicable.
1.3 There shall be probation examinations before the beginning of the academic year for
courses which are required for a candidate to attain the minimum credits (12 for each
semester and 24 for each academic unit).
2.0 Eligibility for Examinations
2.1 No candidate shall be eligible for any examination in any subject unless the Instructor
and the Head of Department have satisfied themselves that the candidate has
undertaken the course by attendance.
2.2 A candidate shall only be allowed sit for a scheduled examination (s) if he/she would
have attended 80% of the course through lectures, seminars and tutorials but for
practical sessions, one is supposed to attain 100% attendance rate. A candidate who fails
to attain at least 80% and 100% attendance rates for lectures/seminars and practicals,
respectively shall be required to retake the whole course when next offered.
2.3 A candidate shall be required to attend all sessions of Field Practical Training (FPT) and
one who misses any session without the permission of the Dean or Director or Head of
Department or his appointee (i.e. FPT supervisor) shall be discontinued from studies. In
case of permission being granted, the candidate shall be required to complete the
training session using own resources.
3.0 Absence from Examinations
3.1 A candidate who absents oneself from an end of semester examination including
probation examination(s) without compelling reasons shall be discontinued from
studies.
3.2 A candidate who absents oneself from any continuous assessment test or fails to submit
assignment(s) given as part of the coursework without compelling reasons shall be
considered to have attempted such examinations or assignment(s) and shall be awarded
a zero mark.
3.3 A candidate who fails to sit for a continuous assessment test(s) or submit an
assignment(s) because of compelling reasons shall be required to complete the same
before attempting the end of semester Examination(s) of the respective course. Such a
candidate shall be responsible for initiating a request for the continuous assessment test
or assignment.
3.4 A candidate allowed to be absent from the end of semester examination (s) shall carry
forward the examination(s) as incomplete and shall have to sit for the respective
examination(s) during the subsequent probation examination session.
3.5 Permission for postponement of end of semester examination(s) shall be granted by the
Dean/Director after consultation with the Head of Department, Dean of Students and,
where applicable, the Resident Medical Officer. Postponement of course assessment tests
shall be granted by the course instructor in consultation with the Head of

17
Department/Dean of Faculty/Director of Institute.
4:0 Assessment Criteria for various components of Examinations
4:1 The pass mark shall be 50% for practical and theory, separately. There shall be no
compensation for marks scored in one paper for another paper.
4.2 Course work assessment for courses which have practical components shall be done as
follows:
(i) Students’ reports on practical work shall carry 10% of the assessment
(ii) Practical test[s] conducted each semester shall carry 25% of Assessment
(iii) Tests, essays, assignments and quizzes which will be given at appropriate stages
during the semester session will carry 25% of the assessment.
(iv) The final written semester examination shall account for 40% of the final mark.
4.3 Coursework assessment for courses which have no practical components shall be done
as follows:
(i) Tests, essays and assignments shall carry 40% of the marks for the examination
paper.
(ii) The final written paper shall account for 60% of the marks for the examination paper.
4.4 Each candidate shall be required to undertake a Research Project to fulfill the academic
requirements.
4.5 Field practical training is an essential requirement of all programmes and shall be
conducted and assessed as spelt out in the respective curricula. A pass grade in the field
practical training shall be required before a candidate is allowed to proceed to the next
academic unit of study or to graduate in the case of a final year candidate.
5.0 Progression between Academic Units
5.1 A candidate shall be allowed to proceed to the next academic unit under a continuing
status after passing all the examinations that make a minimum of 24 credits. Such a
candidate shall have passed a minimum of 12 credits per semester.
5.2 A candidate failing in one or more paper (s) and having passed at least 16 credits with
the GPA of at least 2.0 and, for BVM students, a weighted average of more than 50% in
that academic unit shall be required to sit for probation examination(s) offered before the
start of the subsequent academic unit.
5.3 A candidate who fails probation examination(s) shall be allowed to proceed to the next
academic unit as a probation candidate. Such a candidate shall be required to re-take the
examination(s) as the last attempt during the subsequent probation examination session.
A candidate who fails to graduate after failing probation examination(s) shall be
required to sit for the respective examination(s) as the last attempt when next offered.
5.4 A candidate who fails in examination(s) which is required to make the minimum credits
after three attempts shall be discontinued from studies.
5.5 A candidate failing to get a total of 16 credits and/or a GPA of 2.0 and for the BVM
students a weighted average of 50%, based on the best 24 credits including all core
courses in that academic unit shall be discontinued from studies.
5.6 A candidate failing in electives over and above the required credits shall be allowed to
continue to the next academic unit but the results of the failed course(s) shall be recorded
in the transcript unless the candidate re-takes and passes the examination(s) during the
second or third attempt.
5.7 The maximum grade to be awarded to courses which were responsible for a candidate to
re-take the examination shall be a “C” of the pass mark of 50%.
5.8 For Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVM) candidates, progression from one academic

18
unit to another shall be as follows:
5.8.1 A candidate shall be allowed to proceed to academic units 2, 3, 4 and 5 after
passing all examinations for core courses and electives that make at least 24 credits
for the academic unit, with the exception of semester 10, which is mainly a
practical-oriented semester.
5.8.2 A candidate who fails first sitting examination(s) for core courses offered during
the probation examination session shall not be allowed to proceed to the next
academic unit and shall be required to retake the examination(s) when next
offered.
5.8.3 A candidate who fails probation examinations for core courses shall not be allowed
to proceed to the next academic unit. Such a candidate shall be required to retake
the respective course(s) and examination(s) when next offered as third and last
attempt.
5.8.4 A candidate failing probation examination(s) as last attempt shall be discontinued.
5.8.5 A candidate failing foundation and elective courses shall be required to sit for
probation examination(s) offered before the beginning of next academic unit. A
candidate who fails probation examination(s) shall be allowed to proceed to the
next academic unit as a probation candidate and shall be required to sit for the
respective examination(s) as last attempt when next offered. A candidate who fails
such last attempt(s) shall be discontinued.
6.0 Examination Irregularities
6.1 Candidates are not allowed to enter examination venues without the
approval/permission of the invigilator(s). Those found to have done so shall be reported
to the Examinations Officer and the fate of such candidate may include being barred
from sitting for the examinations.
6.2 Candidates are required to be present within the examination premises 30 minutes
before the scheduled time of the examinations.
6.3 No candidate shall be admitted to the examination room 30 minutes after the
commencement of the examinations.
6.4 A candidate reporting late (more than 30 minutes) shall be barred from sitting for the
examination and his/her case reported to the Examination Irregularities Committee.
6.5 A candidate who is barred from sitting for the scheduled end of semester/probation
examination(s) for reporting late upon the Examinations Officer being satisfied with
extenuating reasons, shall be allowed to sit for the examination(s) during the subsequent
probation examination period. In case of one being barred from sitting for a continuous
examination, such a candidate shall be required to do the missed test before the end of
the semester. In case of no compelling reason(s), such a candidate shall be considered to
have attempted and failed the examination (hence scored 0 marks).
6.6 A candidate must carry both the identity and examination number cards which must be
shown to the invigilator(s) before entering the examination room. A candidate failing to
show the two cards shall not be allowed to sit for the examination and the case shall
immediately be reported to the Examination Irregularities Committee. Such a candidate
shall be considered to have attempted and failed the respective examination.
6.7 A candidate must present oneself to the Invigilator(s) and for examination in a manner in
which he/she can be identified and matched up with the identity and examination
number cards. A candidate failing to present oneself in a manner that allows his/her

19
identity to be determined shall not be allowed to sit for the scheduled examination and
the case shall then be reported to the Examination Irregularities Committee. Such a
candidate shall be considered to have attempted and failed the respective
examination(s); hence given a zero mark.
6.8 No candidate shall be allowed to put on a cap or a hat or wear sweaters, pullovers,
jackets and overcoats while in examination venues. Under special circumstances such as
medical grounds and upon request shall the Examinations Officer grant permission to
allow a candidate to use such materials during the examination(s). A candidate found
with such article(s) shall be required to surrender the material(s) and the case reported to
the Examination Irregularities Committee. However, the candidate shall be allowed to
continue with the examination and subsequent examinations during the period of
investigation.
6.9 No candidate shall be allowed to carry cell phones, handbags, purses, books, written and
other forms of papers into examination venues. Those found with such articles shall be
deemed to have possessed unauthorized materials and shall be required to surrender the
material(s) to the invigilator(s). Such a candidate shall be allowed to proceed with the
examination and the case reported to the Examination Irregularities Committee.
6.10 A candidate who carries any type of unauthorized material(s) into examination premises
requests to surrender such materials to the Invigilators on his/her own accord before
examination papers are distributed to candidates, shall be allowed to sit for examination
after formally surrendering the items. Such a candidate shall be served with a written
warning by the Examinations Officer following the recommendation of the Examination
Irregularities Committee. A candidate who is deemed to have committed such an
offence twice shall be discontinued from studies.
6.11 A candidate who carries unauthorized material(s) into examination premises and
declares to possess them after question papers have been distributed during the
examination, shall be deemed to have possessed unauthorized materials. Such a
candidate shall be required to surrender the item(s) to the invigilator and thereafter
allowed to proceed with the examination and other subsequent examinations during the
period of investigation of the case by the Examination Irregularities Committee.
6.12 No candidate shall be allowed to communicate with fellow candidates after entering the
examination room; communication shall only be between the Invigilators and the
candidates. A candidate found to be communicating with fellow candidates in any form
shall be deemed to have contravened university regulations and the case shall be
reported to the Examination Irregularities Committee for investigation. The candidate
however will be allowed to continue with examinations during the period of
investigation.
6.13 A candidate who is identified to be causing disturbances or any form of chaos during the
examination shall be prevented by the invigilator from doing the examination and by the
Examinations Officer from sitting for subsequent examinations. The case shall be
reported to the Examination Irregularities Committee for investigations.
6.14 There shall be no borrowing of materials of any kind including calculators, rulers,
statistical tables, pencils and pens among candidates during examinations. A candidate
found to be involved in an act of borrowing or exchanging material(s) of any form
during the examinations shall be deemed to have contravened university examinations
regulations and hence shall be required to surrender them to the Invigilator(s). Cases of
such candidates shall be reported to the Examination Irregularities Committee for

20
investigation. Such a candidate shall however be allowed to continue with examinations
during the period of investigation.
6.15 A candidate who starts to write before the official start of the examination as declared by
the Invigilator(s) as well as one who continues to write after the official end of the
examination shall be reported to the Examination Irregularities Committee. Such a
candidate shall be served with a letter of warning by the Examinations Officer. A
candidate found to have committed a similar offence and served with a letter of warning
before shall be discontinued from studies.
6.16 No candidate shall be allowed to go out of the examination room within 30 minutes after
the commencement of the examination or leave the room within the last 30 minutes.
Permission to go out temporarily during the examination shall only be provided under
special circumstances by the Invigilator.
6.17 Bodily search of a candidate suspected of carrying unauthorized materials shall be done
by an academic member(s) of staff of the same sex.
6.18 All cases of examination irregularities shall be handled by the Examination Irregularities
Committee (EIC) that will advise the Senate Undergraduate Studies Committee (SUGSC)
accordingly. The EIC shall investigate all cases of examination irregularities upon
receiving reports from Invigilator(s). The EIC shall have the powers to summon
candidates and members of staff as it deems necessary. Any candidate who will be
proven to have cheated, including being involved in plagiarism in any part of the
examination shall be discontinued from studies.
B: Guidelines Pertaining to University Examinations
1.0 Dates of examinations
1.1 Dates and times of conducting continuous assessment tests shall be indicated by the
respective instructor(s) in the course schedules.
1.2 Dates for the end of semester and probations examination shall be published in the
university almanac.
2.0 Conduct of the University Examinations
2.1 Overall co-ordination of the examinations shall be the responsibility of the Office of the
Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic).
2.2 End of semester examinations shall be co-ordinated and conducted under the control of
the Dean/Director of the respective Faculty/Institute in collaboration with Heads of
Departments.
2.3 Instructors shall be responsible for providing students with course outlines and
information on the examinations and other class requirements (including taking class
attendance) that will provide a basis for evaluating students’ performance.
2.4. All end of semester theory and practical (where applicable) examinations shall be
examined for three hours, respectively.
3.0 Board of Examiners and Departmental Examination Committee
3.1 There shall be a Board of Examiners at Departmental level that shall consider and
recommend results to the Faculty/Institute Board.
3.2 There shall be Departmental Examination Moderation Committees responsible for
moderating end of semester examinations and evaluating the quality of continuous
assessment tests. Moderation of examinations shall also involve External Examiners who
shall be invited in examination marking and overall assessment at the end of the

21
academic unit.
4.0 Release of End of Semester Examination Results
4.1 Release of “provisional” examination results (as approved by Faculty/Institute Boards)
shall be the responsibility of the respective Dean/Director.
4.2 Examination results shall be posted on notice boards at SUA and published in the SUA
website or any other means as deemed appropriate.
5.0 Procedure for Appeals
5.1. Students’ appeals shall be lodged to respective Deans/Directors using special appeal
forms within one semester from the date of publication of results. Only academic reasons
shall be considered.
5.2. All appeals must be accompanied by a non refundable appeal fee of fifteen thousand
shillings (15,000) only, which shall be subject to revision.
5.3 Appeals shall initially be considered by the Faculty/Institute Undergraduate Studies
Committees. The Senate Undergraduate Studies Committee (SUGSC) shall consider
recommendations of the Faculty/Institute committees and shall advise Senate
accordingly.
6.0 Preservation of Examination Scripts
6.1 The University shall preserve examination scripts for the purpose of reference for a
period of one academic unit after the end of the respective examinations.
7.0 Classification of Degrees
7.1 For the purposes of classification of degrees, a Five-Point System shall be used in
averaging the final grades.
7.2 Letter grades shall be assigned points based on equations, which take into account the
student’s raw marks in calculating the Grade Point (GP) for individual subjects. For all
degree programmes, with the exception of BVM, the grading system shall be as follows:
Grade Range of Equation Grade point Marks
A: 70 – 100% Y = 0.02X + 3 (4.4 – 5.0)
B+: 65 – 69% Y = 0.08X – 1.2 (4.0 – 4.3)
B: 60 – 64% Y = 0.2X – 9 (3.0 – 3.9)
C: 50 – 59% Y = 0.1X – 3 (2.0 – 2.9)
D: 40 – 49% Y = 0.1X – 3 (1.0 – 1.9)
E: 0 – 39% Y = (0.025) X (0 – 0.9)
Where Y = Grade point; X = Raw marks
Regarding Grade Point Average (GPA), this shall be calculated on the basis of weight
(credits) of the courses taken.
8.0 Procedure for calculating overall Grade Point Average (GPA) and classification of
degrees
8.1 In calculating the GPA, credits for all core courses shall be used as well as the credits
from electives making the minimum required for the degree programme. However,
where a candidate takes electives over and above the minimum required, credits from
electives with highest scores adding to minimum degree requirement shall be used in
calculating the GPA. The scores for the remaining electives shall be entered into the

22
transcript.
8.2 Total credits for each course taken by a candidate shall have to be obtained in order to
get the weight for courses.
8.3 To get a score for each course, multiply the points in section (7.2), by corresponding
credits in section (8.2).
8.4 The total score for the degree shall be the sum of scores for all courses computed as in
section (8.3).
8.5 Grade Point Average (GPA) score for the degree shall be computed by dividing the Total
Score in section (8.4) by the Total credits obtainable under section (8.2).
8.6 The final degree classification for classifiable degree shall be as follows:-
Class Grade GPA range
First Class A 4.4 - 5.0
Upper Second B+ 3.5 - 4.3
Lower Second B 2.7 – 3.4
Pass C 2.0 - 2.6
8.7 The Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVM) degree shall be awarded following
successful completion of the degree programme and this degree shall not be classified.
9.0 Replacement of lost Academic Certificates
9.1 The University may issue another copy in case of loss of the original certificate or
transcripts on condition that:
(i) The applicant must produce evidence that the loss had been adequately publicly
announced, including a written report from the Police
(ii) The applicant produces a sworn affidavit
(iii) The certificate or transcript so issued shall be marked “COPY”, across it
(iv) A non-refundable fee of 30,000/= or equivalent (US$ 30) shall be charged, for the
copy of the certificate or transcript issued.
10.0 Issuance of Transcripts
The University shall issue transcripts at a cost as shown hereunder (subject to
revision):
(i) Partial transcripts will cost Tshs. 10,000
(ii) Final transcript will cost Tshs. 20,000
(iii) Certification of transcripts and certificates will be charged a minimum of TSh.
3000/= for five copies and Tsh. 500/= for each extra copy.

23
ADMISSION AND EXAMINATION REGULATIONS AND GUIDELINES FOR
POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
A. Postgraduate Diplomas
Postgraduate Diplomas are programmes which open up windows for graduates to acquire
additional skills adding value to their foundation degrees. The programmes are aimed at
improving the career prospects, including self-employment and to enhance individual
professional, personal and vocational growth of university graduates to become professionals in
specific disciplines. The programmes are also expected to enable bridging the gap and improving
the position of graduates in pursuing further studies in disciplines that may be slightly different
from their foundation degrees, as may be guided by the regulations for higher degrees.
1.0 Minimum Admission Qualifications
A candidate for admission to the Postgraduate Diploma of Sokoine University of
Agriculture shall hold a bachelor degree from a recognized institution of higher learning,
deemed to be equivalent to at least a pass degree of Sokoine University of Agriculture. Such
qualification shall be in a subject or subjects relevant to the intended Postgraduate diploma.
2.0 Durations and Structure
Postgraduate diploma programmes will run for a maximum of twelve months, arranged in
modules or divided in two semesters, on full time or part time basis as the specific
regulations and guidelines of the respective Diploma may require. This flexibility will
however be limited by the maximum duration for part-time candidates which is 24 months.
Monitoring of progress and performance in coursework shall involve timed examinations,
assignments and practical reports as shall be stipulated in the programmes. A postgraduate
Diploma is awarded after a candidate has successfully completed all the
modules/semesters. A candidate failing to complete the course within the specified
duration shall be discontinued from studies.
B. Master’s Degree Programmes
The Master’s degree Programmes are designed primarily as training courses to impart
competence in working with scientific methods by means of which candidates will:-
(i) Extend theoretical, conceptual and practical knowledge in the respective area of
study;
(ii) Be exposed to the fundamentals of research;
(iii) Acquire certain new skills and techniques;
(iii) Learn how to present results of research in a scholarly manner;
(iv) Make some important contribution to knowledge even though it may not be very
original.
1.0 Structure and Duration of Master’s Degrees
The standard Master’s Degree Programmes of Sokoine University of Agriculture will be by
Coursework and Research. Variations include:
 Master’s by Course work only and
 Master’s by Research only
In order to provide opportunity to individuals who may have limited time to attend
coursework during normal working hours, in some disciplines, Evening programmes
may be established for Master’s Degree by Coursework and Research and for Master’s
Degree by Coursework only.

24
1.1 Master’s Degree Programmes by Coursework and Research
Descriptors and Standards for Masters by Coursework and Research
This entails a minimum of 12 credit hours of coursework offered over the duration of 12
months. This includes time for development of a research proposal. Upon successful
completion of coursework and submission of an approved research proposal candidates
are allowed to proceed onto the research part of the study, whose duration is 12 months.
However, for part time candidates the duration of coursework part of the study may be
as long as 24 months. Candidates that may not be able to complete the research part of
study within the 12 prescribed months may be allowed extension of up to 12 months.
Further, monitoring of progress and performance in coursework and research shall
involve timed examination, assignments, practical reports and at least three refereed
seminars.
1.2 Master’s Degree Programmes by Research only
Descriptors and Standards for Masters by Research only
A Master’s degree by research only is a new introduction. It is designed to offer Master’s
degree training to candidates who may wish to pursue research careers and who by
nature of their occupations may not be able to follow the standard Master’s coursework
curricula. The programme entails 24 months of research work, including six months for
development of a research proposal. Candidates that may not be able to complete the
research part of study within the 24 prescribed months may be allowed extension of up
to 12 months. Monitoring of progress and performance in research shall involve periodic
presentation of a minimum of six referred seminars over the period of 24 months or 36
months when under extension of registration. Finally, candidates will be required to
appear for defence of their dissertation/thesis, after having produced and submitted at
least one manuscript for review in view of publication by any scientific journal.
1.3 Master’s by Coursework only
Descriptors and Standards for Masters by Coursework only
This is designed to be a career development programme by imparting postgraduate
education for advanced theoretical and practical knowledge/skills for candidates
wishing to pursue careers other than research. The essence is to gain a higher level
mastery in practice of their selected professions. The designation of such degrees shall
carry the word Master, but the suffix of Arts or Science shall be omitted. The standard
duration for such degree programme shall be 12 months. The minimum accomplishment
for award of degree shall be 16 credit hours and shall not exceed 20 credit hours. In
addition, each candidate shall be required to present one refereed seminar during the
second semester/term.
2.0 Minimum Admission Qualifications
2.1 A candidate for admission to the Master’s Degree of Sokoine University of Agriculture
shall either hold an Honours Degree of Sokoine University of Agriculture or a qualification
from an approved institution of higher learning, deemed to be equivalent to an honours
degree of Sokoine University of Agriculture and related to the discipline of intended study.
2.2 Candidates who hold unclassified degrees (e.g. BVM) should have a credit or a distinction
in the subject of intended Master’s degree.
2.3 Candidates with Pass degree will also be considered for admission if: -
2.3.1 Their undergraduate performance in the proposed subject of study was a B grade
average or above
AND
2.3.2 They have satisfied the relevant Faculty/Institute that they have exhibited
academic potential through extensive fieldwork/research experience of at least
three years and/or additional professional development courses of duration of at
least three months.

25
2.4 Candidates who are non-degree holders but do hold Advanced or Postgraduate
Diplomas may be considered for admission provided that such Diplomas are in the
Upper Second/Distinction category and are from institutions considered to be
institutions of Higher Learning recognized by Tanzania Commission for Universities
(TCU) as institutions of quality that would warrant that when their candidates hold the
qualifications above, may be considered to be equivalent to at least a lower second class
degree of Sokoine University of Agriculture.
3.0 Admission and Registration Arrangements
Candidates for Master’s Degree programme shall normally be admitted once a year. Late
admissions may be considered as may be guided by Senate. Nevertheless, no
applications for admissions shall be considered after the commencement of the academic
year.
No student shall be registered prior to payment of fees or without submission of a letter
of commitment from a Sponsor.
Time for reporting: - Deadline for registration shall be on the Friday of the fourth week
of the first term/semester of the academic year. There shall be an orientation meeting for
all Masters Students after registration.
3.1 Master’s Degree Programmes by Coursework and Research.
3.1.1 Candidates shall be registered for Master’s degree by coursework-study followed
by research leading to a dissertation.
3.1.2 Each candidate shall be assigned a supervisor(s) appointed by Senate on the
recommendation of the relevant Department/Faculty/ Institute/Centre within a
month after registration. The Supervisor(s) shall act as academic advisor(s) and
guide the candidate in his/her coursework, research proposal development and
research, and shall ensure that candidates submit to the Head of
Department/Dean/Director of the relevant Department/Faculty/Institute periodic
report (one every six months) on the candidate’s progress, including outcome of
seminars. The reports shall normally be submitted in sequence, one for the period
ending June 30th and the other for the period ending December 31st of each
calendar year.
3.1.3 In order to impart competence in working with scientific methods, such candidates
will be required to present a minimum of three seminars over a period of two
years, two of which shall be refereed. The first of such seminars will be presented
within six months after registration, to reflect on orientation of the subject matter of
intended discipline of specialization. The second seminar shall be presented after
completion of coursework as part of research proposal approval process. The
purpose of these seminars shall be to ascertain competence in research
methodology, analytical skills and applicable instruments. The remaining one
seminar shall be presented before submission of the draft dissertation to the
supervisor(s). The purpose of this seminar is to ascertain the candidate’s progress
in research work and mastery of the discipline of study. It shall be the
responsibility of the supervisor(s)/Course coordinator/Head of Department to call
and assign topics for the seminars, whereas it shall be the responsibility of the
Head of Department/Dean of the Faculty/Director of Institute/Centre to appoint a
panel of two referees and one discussant who shall at the end of each seminar
prepare a report to be submitted to the Dean with a copy to the Director Research
and Postgraduate Studies.
3.1.4 Duration of registration period shall be 24 months and 36 months for full time and
part time students respectively. For full time students, the first 10 months will be for
coursework and development of research proposal and 2 months for preparation
and soliciting funds from sponsors. The other 12 months will be used for carrying
out research (9 months), submission and examination of dissertation (3 months).

26
In case of part time students, the first 24 months will be used for coursework,
development of research proposal and securing research funds. The remaining 12
months will be used for carrying out research (9 months), submission and
examination of dissertation (3 months)
The duration of registration for full time and part time students under the Evening
Programme option, shall be as specified in the curricula of such Master’s Degree
programmes.
3.1.5 Candidates who fail to complete their dissertations within the specified period may
apply for extension of registration to Senate through their relevant
Faculties/Institutes. The maximum duration of the registration period (including
extensions) for full time students shall not exceed 3 years and 4 years for part time
students and 6 years for students under the Evening Programme option.
3.1.6 Failure of a candidate to complete the Master’s study programme within the
specified periods shall mean his/her discontinuation from study, unless
applications for extensions of registration have been approved by Senate.
3.2 Masters Degree Programmes by Research only
3.2.1 Candidates shall be registered for the Master’s degree by research only leading to a
thesis.
3.2.2 Each candidate shall be assigned a supervisor(s) appointed by Senate on the
recommendation of the relevant Department/Faculty/ Institute/Centre upon
registration. The Supervisor(s) shall act as academic advisor(s) and guide the
candidate in his/her research proposal development and research, and shall
ensure that candidates submit to the Head of Department/Dean/Director of the
relevant Department/Faculty/Institute periodic report (one every six months) on
the candidate’s progress, including outcome of seminars.
3.2.3 The duration for this programme shall be 24 months with a possibility of extension
not exceeding 12 months. The first six months shall be used for presentation of the
orientation seminar and approval of the research proposal. The remaining 18
months shall be for research, seminar presentations and dissertation writing and
submission.
3.2.4 In order to impart competence in working with scientific methods, such candidates
will be required to present a minimum of six refereed seminars over a period of
two years. The first of such seminars will be presented upon registration, to reflect
upon orientation on the subject matter of intended discipline of specialization. The
second seminar to be presented within four months after registration shall be a
seminar for approval of the developed research proposal. The purpose of this
seminar will be to ascertain competence in research methodology, analytical skills
and applicable instruments. The remaining three seminars will be staggered over
the remaining period of study, to ascertain the candidate’s progress in research
work and mastery of the discipline of study. The sixth seminar will be for defence
of the dissertation/thesis (refer to 3.2.6).
3.2.5 It shall be the responsibility of the Supervisor and the Postgraduate Studies
Coordinator through the Head of Department/Director of Institute/Centre to call
and assign topics for the seminars, whereas it shall be the responsibility of the
Head of Department/Dean of the Faculty/Director of Institute/Centre to appoint a
panel of two referees and one discussant who shall at the end of each seminar
prepare a report to be submitted to the Dean with a copy to the Director Research
and Postgraduate Studies.
3.2.6 Such candidates will be required to appear for defence of their dissertation/thesis,
after evidence that at least one manuscript has been submitted and acknowledged
for review by any scientific journal and that, dissertation examinations reports
from both the internal and external examiners are positive.

27
3.2.7 Candidates who fail to complete their dissertations within the specified period may
apply for extension of registration to Senate through their relevant
Faculties/Institutes. The maximum duration of the registration period (including
extensions) shall not exceed 36 months.
3.3 Masters by Coursework only
3.3.1 Candidates shall be registered for the Master’s degree by coursework only.
3.3.2 Each candidate shall be assigned an Academic advisor appointed by Senate on the
recommendation of the relevant Faculty/Institute Board upon registration. The
Academic Advisor shall guide the candidate in his/her coursework, and ensure
that the student submits to the Head/Dean/Director of the relevant
Department/Faculty/Institute periodic progress reports (one every six months).
3.3.3 Master’s by coursework only shall be on full time basis for the duration of 12 to 18
months, organised in semesters, or for 24 months organized in modules as shall be
specified in each degree programme.
The duration of registration for full time and part time students under the Evening
Programme option, shall be as specified in the curricula of such Master’s Degree
programmes.
3.3.4 Some Masters programmes by Coursework only may demand submission of an
examinable research paper, which shall be managed as described in Section B 10.
3.3.5 Failure of a candidate to complete the Master’s study programme within the
specified periods shall mean his/her discontinuation from study, unless an
application for extension of registration has been approved by Senate. The
maximum duration of extension of registration period shall not exceed six months.
4.0 Coursework Evaluation
4.1 Candidates registered for postgraduate diploma, Master’s by coursework and research
and Master’s by coursework only shall do coursework examinations following
assessment procedures as shall be specified in each degree programme.
In the case of postgraduate diploma the coursework shall consist of a minimum of 18 and
not exceeding 24 credit hours. For Master’s by coursework and research, the coursework
portion shall consist of a minimum of 12 and a maximum 20 credit hours. Master’s by
coursework only shall consist of at least 16 and not exceeding 20 credit hours, including
the core courses specified by each Department and or Faculty/Institute.
[One credit hour = 30 hours of theory or 60 practical hours]
4.2 For Master’s by coursework and research, part of the coursework may be done at SUA or
any other approved institution. For postgraduate Diploma and all Masters, candidates
whose first degree is considered deficient or different from the one being pursued may be
required to take undergraduate courses in addition to the minimum postgraduate
requirements. Such courses shall be examined and candidates shall be required to pass the
courses upon which separate certificates of attendance shall be provided.
4.3 For candidates registered for coursework and research programmes, before are allowed to
proceed with the dissertation research phase of the Master’s programme, the candidate
must successfully complete the coursework part with a mean overall grade of ‘B’ or above
(i.e. GPA of at least 3.0) in all core courses and ‘C’ or better in all the Elective/Optional
courses designated for the respective degree programmes.
4.4 For part time students, candidates can be allowed to accumulate coursework results up to
two years before embarking on research and dissertation phase in the third year.
4.5 The pass mark for core courses shall be a ‘B’ grade average and ‘C’ grade average for
electives. Candidates whose average pass is below the above, in not more than two
courses, shall be required to do supplementary examination in the subject failed if the
GPA is at least 3.0 or above. The maximum grade for supplementary examination shall be
B for core courses and C for elective courses.

28
4.6 Candidates will be allowed to sit for supplementary examinations only once. Such
examinations shall be conducted before the commencement of the subsequent academic
year.
4.7 Candidates whose overall grade point average (GPA) is below a ‘B’ grade (i.e. GPA below
3.0) and courses failed are more than two shall be discontinued from studies.
4.8 Candidates failing supplementary examinations shall be discontinued from studies.
4.9 A candidate discontinued from studies on grounds of failing in coursework examinations
cannot be re-admitted for the same course before time equivalent to the standard
registration period for the degree programme has elapsed. The candidate may however be
allowed to apply for any other programme for which he/she may have qualifications for
to join when such a programme is next offered.
4.10 Examination grading system shall be the same in all Faculties/Institutes and students’
raw marks shall be taken into account when calculating GPA. The grading system and
equations for computing GPA shall be as indicated below:
Grade Range of
Marks
(%)
Equation Grade Point Description
A 75 – 100 Y=0.024X+2.6 4.4 – 5.0 Excellent
B+ 70 - 74.9 Y=0.08X –1.6 4.0 – 4.39 Very Good
B 60 - 69.9 Y=0.1X – 3 3.0 – 3.99 Good
C 50 - 59.9 Y=0.1X – 3 2.0 – 2.99 Satisfactory
D 40 - 49.9 Y=0.1X – 3 1.0 – 1.99 Marginal Fail
E 0 – 39.9 Y=0.025X 0-0 - 0.99 Absolute Fail
Where Y = Grade point, and X = Raw marks (%).
The total Weighted Grade Points (Grade points multiplied by the credit hours of the
examined subject) of all subjects will be divided by the total credit hours to determine
the GPA. As a matter of principle, the final GPA shall be truncated down to one
decimal place.
4.10 All cases of alleged examination irregularities shall be referred to the Committee
responsible for Postgraduate Studies. The Committee shall have powers of
summoning students and members of staff, as it deems necessary. The Committee
shall submit a report of its findings and recommendations to Senate for approval,
prior to any action. Any candidate who shall be shown to have cheated in any part of
the examination shall be discontinued from studies.
4.11 There shall be no external examiners for postgraduate coursework.
4.12 All coursework results for Postgraduate diploma and Master’s degree programmes
have to be approved by Senate before candidates are allowed to proceed with the
dissertations/research phase. Coursework results shall have to be accompanied by a
statement that candidate’s research proposal has been approved by
Department/Faculty/Institute/Centre.
5.0 Refereed Seminar Evaluation
5.1 At an appropriate stage as specified by each type of Masters Degree, candidates will be
required to present refereed seminar(s).
5.2 There shall be a panel of two referees and one discussant who shall at the end of the
seminar presentation award a graded score as indicated in Appendix 2.
5.3 Candidates scoring an average of less than a B grade shall be regarded to have failed and
shall be required to present the same for a maximum of two additional times. Candidates
failing after three presentations shall be discontinued from studies.
6.0 Research Proposal Evaluation and Approval
6.1 Before commencing research for dissertation, a candidate shall submit for final approval
by the Faculty/Institute/Centre a concise proposal of the research. Before being
approved, each candidate shall present his/her research proposal in a refereed seminar to

Sokoine University 0f Agriculture prospectus

Sokoine University 0f Agriculture prospectus

Recommended

Recommended

More Related Content

What's hot

What's hot (20)

Similar to Sokoine University 0f Agriculture prospectus

Similar to Sokoine University 0f Agriculture prospectus (20)

More from musadoto

More from musadoto (20)

Recently uploaded

Recently uploaded (20)

Sokoine University 0f Agriculture prospectus