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Higher Diploma in Agriculture (3-year)
University of Education, The Gambia · Brikama
About this programme
A three-year higher diploma providing comprehensive training in crop production, soil science, agronomy, and farm management. Combines classroom instruction with practical farm placements. Graduates work in the agricultural extension sector, government agriculture departments, and agri-businesses.
Entry requirement
Entry requirement: at least 4 points.
Programme facts
| Qualification | Higher Diploma |
| Institution | University of Education, The Gambia |
| Faculty / school | School of Agriculture |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Location | Brikama (Main Campus) |
| Minimum points | 4 |
| Accreditation | NAQAA |
| Funding / sponsorship | Students' Revolving Loan Scheme (SRLS) — enacted 2025, MoHERST-administered; newly operational. |
Careers this programme leads to
Agriculture Extension Officer Crop Production Technician Farm Manager Soil Survey Technician Agri-business Field Representative Government Agriculture Trainee Officer NGO Livelihoods Programme Assistant Community Farmer Trainer Horticulture Technician Irrigation Field Technician
Source
Published by https://gc.edu.gm/sed/2025/06/09/admissions/.
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