A candidate seeking admission to the MPhil Animal Science (Pasture and Range Management) degree programme must:

• Have obtained a good first degree (at least a Second Class) in Agriculture, or related subject area with substantial animal production content, from a recognized tertiary institution.
• Submit an official transcript of academic record.
• Submit at least three reference reports, one of which must be from a former lecturer.
• Submit a proposal of 3-5 pages of intended area of study including a working bibliography.
• Pass a selection interview
• Satisfy any additional requirements prescribed by the department.