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Bachelor of Science in Animal Science
Palabana University · Chongwe
About this programme
Four-year programme developing professionals in animal biology, animal husbandry, livestock management, animal nutrition, breeding and herd health. Aligned with ZQA level 7. Palabana's flagship programme — built on the 1965-origin dairy-training expertise.
Entry requirement
Entry requirement: 20 points or better. In Zambia a lower total is stronger, so a total at or below 20 meets this requirement.
Programme facts
| Qualification | BSc |
| Institution | Palabana University |
| Faculty / school | School of Agricultural Sciences |
| Duration | 4 years |
| Location | Chongwe |
| Maximum points (lower is better) | 20 |
| Accreditation | HEA-accredited (level 7 ZQA); accreditation explicitly confirmed in 2024 institutional newsletter |
| Funding / sponsorship | HELSB (Higher Education Loans and Scholarships Board): Zambia's government student loans board provides GRZ loans to first-year undergraduates at designated public universities — watch for per-institution adverts on helsb.gov.zm/news_and_updates/. |
Careers this programme leads to
Animal Scientist Livestock Production Officer Dairy Production Manager Animal Nutritionist Veterinary Assistant Cooperative Officer (Livestock) Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock Officer Farm Manager (Livestock) Animal Breeding Specialist Agricultural Extension Officer (Livestock)
Source
Published by https://pu.ac.zm/?page_id=357.
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