B.Sc. in Animal Production 48 months Undergraduate Programme By University of Jordan |TopUniversities
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Programme Duration

48 monthsProgramme duration

Main Subject Area

Agriculture and ForestryMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Agriculture and Forestry

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Background to the program and subject area:

The Department has well-known and professional faculty members who were graduated from the best universities in Europe and United States. They have extensive knowledge in research, teaching, and extension which positively influence the agricultural sector in Jordan and other countries.

The Department has several labs that are used for research and teaching such as feed analysis lab, animal environmental physiology lab, poultry diseases lab, reproductive physiology and artificial insemination lab, and poultry production lab. Moreover, the department has units used for production, research, and teaching such as poultry research unit (on campus), poultry (broilers and layers) (at Al-Muwaqqar research station), poultry, sheep, goats, and cows’ units (at Al-Gour Research Station).

The Department is considered as one of the leading departments in its field, and is a popular destination for many of the students and researchers for the development of scientific knowledge and research in this area. The department is also able to produce graduates of bachelor's and master's programs, who are renowned for their distinctiveness and ability to excel academically and practically. Recently, doctoral program was opened to be the first one at the local level, where there was a need for the existence of this program in the department, especially with the availability of all the facilities to create the program including qualified teaching staff and appropriate research infrastructure that expected to improve with time.

Vision statements of the program:

To be the regional leader in scientific research and facilitate the development of high calibre graduates knowledgeable in all fields of animal production and play a vital role in augmenting food security and participate in community service.

Mission statements of the program:

1. Preparing highly qualified graduates locally and internationally who are able to implement acquired knowledge to positively impact the livestock sector.

2. Conduct scientific research in the various fields of animal production and implement its outcomes in commercial settings.

3. Work in collaboration with the governmental and private sectors to enhance the quality and quantity of farm animal products.

Program Educational Objectives (PEO):

The animal production program aims, during the first five years after graduation, for the graduate to be able to:

1. Work professionally (locally and internationally) in the various fields of animal production

2. Conduct scientific research to mitigate the problems of animal production.

3. Provide extension for livestock producers to improve the quality of efficiency of production.

4. Collaborate with the governmental and private sectors to solve the problems of animal production.

5. Participate in developing the roles and regulations related to animal production

Programme overview

Main Subject

Agriculture and Forestry

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Background to the program and subject area:

The Department has well-known and professional faculty members who were graduated from the best universities in Europe and United States. They have extensive knowledge in research, teaching, and extension which positively influence the agricultural sector in Jordan and other countries.

The Department has several labs that are used for research and teaching such as feed analysis lab, animal environmental physiology lab, poultry diseases lab, reproductive physiology and artificial insemination lab, and poultry production lab. Moreover, the department has units used for production, research, and teaching such as poultry research unit (on campus), poultry (broilers and layers) (at Al-Muwaqqar research station), poultry, sheep, goats, and cows’ units (at Al-Gour Research Station).

The Department is considered as one of the leading departments in its field, and is a popular destination for many of the students and researchers for the development of scientific knowledge and research in this area. The department is also able to produce graduates of bachelor's and master's programs, who are renowned for their distinctiveness and ability to excel academically and practically. Recently, doctoral program was opened to be the first one at the local level, where there was a need for the existence of this program in the department, especially with the availability of all the facilities to create the program including qualified teaching staff and appropriate research infrastructure that expected to improve with time.

Vision statements of the program:

To be the regional leader in scientific research and facilitate the development of high calibre graduates knowledgeable in all fields of animal production and play a vital role in augmenting food security and participate in community service.

Mission statements of the program:

1. Preparing highly qualified graduates locally and internationally who are able to implement acquired knowledge to positively impact the livestock sector.

2. Conduct scientific research in the various fields of animal production and implement its outcomes in commercial settings.

3. Work in collaboration with the governmental and private sectors to enhance the quality and quantity of farm animal products.

Program Educational Objectives (PEO):

The animal production program aims, during the first five years after graduation, for the graduate to be able to:

1. Work professionally (locally and internationally) in the various fields of animal production

2. Conduct scientific research to mitigate the problems of animal production.

3. Provide extension for livestock producers to improve the quality of efficiency of production.

4. Collaborate with the governmental and private sectors to solve the problems of animal production.

5. Participate in developing the roles and regulations related to animal production

Admission Requirements

The Jordanian General Secondary Certificate (Tawjihi) or equivalent with an average of at least 65% in the following streams: Scientific, Agricultural, Health and Industrial.

To enroll at the University of Jordan, you need to meet the minimum required GPA for the General Secondary Education Certificate; The required GPA is 55 %

Required documents:

To start the admission process, you first need:   ​
1.  A copy of the passport.

2.  For international students who hold a Jordanian high school certificate (i.e. Tawjehi), you need to provide your Transcript certified from the Jordanian Ministry of Education. 2.1 For International students with a Saudi certificate, you need to get an equivalency from the Ministry of Education in Jordan ( after 2016).

2.2 For international students holding Arabic certificates, you need to have your certificate certified by the Ministry of Education in Jordan.

3.2. For international students holding an international certificate from Jordan (e.g. I.B., SAT, I.G.C.E​, etc.​.), you need to start the equivalency process at the Jordanian Ministry of education (https://apps.moe.gov.jo/apps/certificate/).

4.2. For international students holding an international certificate (e.g. I.B., SAT, I.G.C.E., etc.​.),​​ from Arab countries,  you need to start the equivalency process at the Jordanian  Ministry of education (https://apps.moe.gov.jo/apps/certificate/) or at the Ministry of education in your country showing the average and the branch.

5.2.  For international students holding an international certificate (e.g. I.B., SAT, I.G.C.E., etc..), from non-Arab countries, you need to start the equivalency process at the Jordanian Ministry of education​ (https://apps.moe.gov.jo/apps/certificate/).

(Important note: If a student is unable to provide the university with the equivalency of the certificate before arriving to Jordan, they can do this process during the first semester).

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