Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources Entry Requirements 2024-2025
Lilongwe University LUANAR Admission Requirements 2021 – Check Below:
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Undergraduate Programs
Minimum entry requirements:
Bachelors – Generic
Bachelors – Mature
6 credit passes including English Language,
MSCE or any comparable O-Level qualification. and
Biology,
Mathematics
and
Physical
Science/Chemistry at MSCE or any comparable
A relevant diploma (which also covered basic
O-Level qualification. Or
science courses) obtained from an accredited
institution of higher learning, those with Credit and
3 passes with at least grade ‘C’ in Biology,
Distinction passes stand a better chance. And
Mathematics and Chemistry at A-Level or any
comparable qualification.
A minimum of 2 years post-diploma relevant work
experience.
Candidates with A-Levels shall join the 2nd year of all LUANAR programmes
b.Further requirements: Candidates must also meet the specific entry requirements for each faculty/programme as outlined under the programme details section
Postgraduate Programs
. Minimum generic entry requirements for admissions:
PhD programmes
MSc. and Postgraduate Diploma programmes
∙ A recognised and relevant Master of Science Degree obtained from a recognised
∙
A recognised and relevant Bachelor of Science
institution of higher learning.
Degree obtained from a recognised
∙ Candidate should also demonstrate ability to conduct independent research by providing
∙
institution of higher learning.
at least one example of a scientific publication in print or electronic format as well as a
In cases where a credit pass/cGPA of at least
description of any published or unpublished research, thesis, contributions to professional
2.6 is required, candidates with a mere pass
or scholarly literature, and other professional or academic experiences relevant to an
but with vast relevant work experience may
assessment of the candidates capacity to pursue doctoral studies successfully.
also be considered.
∙ A brief curriculum vitae containing an overview of education, work, publications, and other professional activities as well as at least three references from persons in professional and academic communities;
∙ Where necessary, candidates will also be required to take oral and/or written examinations in their major and minor fields to determine overall preparation and background to cope with their desired programme.
b.Conditional Offers: Candidates assessment for admission will be based on the academic transcripts provided and emphasis will be placed on the courses the candidate has already covered, and if such courses and/or their grades are found to be insufficient for admission to the desired
programme, the candidate will be required to take some enhancing courses from the existing taught MSc. or taught PhD programs before commencement of, or during their postgraduate studies.
c.Further requirements: Candidates must also meet the specific entry requirements for each faculty/programme as outlined under Section 2 of this advert and Section F – programme details section of PGDMP-2019/2020 application form. Lilongwe University LUANAR Admission
d.Semester Intake: Candidates must also indicate whether March or September Intake.
e.Programme duration and commencement dates:
Programme Duration
PhD programmes
3 – 4 years
Masters programmes
2 years
2.Programmes on offer and specific entry requirements
a. All postgraduate applicants are required to submit their application using PGDMP-2019/2020 Application Form.
Programme
Campus
Mode of Delivery
Specific Entry Requirements
At least two years’ work experience in the public and private sectors,
voluntary or community-based organizations, and international and
1.
PhD in Agricultural and
non-governmental organizations; and
Resource Economics
Bunda
Full-time
(Regional Programme)
A recognised Master’s Degree in Economics, Agricultural Economics,
Environmental Economics, and related fields with credit or cGPA of 3.0
and above.
At least two years’ work experience in the public and private sectors,
2.
PhD in Agricultural and
voluntary or community-based organizations, and international and
Bunda/City
non-governmental organizations; and
Applied Economics
Research
Campus
Research
A recognised Master’s Degree in Economics, Social Sciences and related
fields with credit or cGPA of 3.0 and above.
3.
PhD in Animal Science
Bunda
Full time by
A recognised taught or research Masters’ degree with a strong pass in
Programme
Campus
Mode of Delivery
Specific Entry Requirements
Research
Animal Science or closely related fields.
Candidates should also demonstrate ability to conduct independent
research through presentation of a pre-qualifying seminar of the
candidate’s master’s degree research.
4.
PhD in Aquaculture and
Bunda
Full time
A recognised Master’s Degree in Aquaculture, Fisheries Science or any
Fisheries Science
closely related fields.
5.
PhD in Crop and Soil
Bunda
Research
A recognised Master’s Degree in Agriculture or any related fields
Sciences by Research
6.
PhD in Forestry
Bunda
Full time
A recognised Master’s Degree in Forestry, Social Forestry or any closely
related fields.
7.
MSc. in Agricultural and
Full time (1 year
A recognised Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture, Economics,
Bunda
taught and 1 year
Applied Economics
Social Sciences and related fields.
research)
A recognised relevant Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture or any
8.
MSc. in Rural
Full time (1 year
relevant field with a credit pass/cGPA of at least 3.00 or equivalent.
Development and
Bunda
taught and 1 year
Candidates with a mere pass/cGPA of not less than 2.60 or equivalent
Extension
research)
but with at least 2 years relevant work experience may also be
considered.
Bunda
Full-time
A recognised relevant Bachelor of Science degree in Agribusiness
9.
MSc. in Agribusiness
Part-time (during
Management, Economics, Agriculture and related fields with a minimum
Management
of 2.6 GPA or equivalent. GPA of between 2.0 and 2.6 can be considered
evenings and
for candidates with minimum of 2 years relevant work experience.
weekends)
10.
MSc. in Agriculture
Full time (1 year
A recognised Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture Education or its
Bunda
taught and 1 year
equivalent. Candidates with a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture
Education
research)
and a Certificate in Education would also be considered.
Full-time (1 year
A recognised Bachelor of Science degree in any of the following
11.
MSc. in Irrigation
engineering fields (Civil, Irrigation, Agricultural, Water Resources, Water
Bunda
taught and 1 year
Engineering
Supply and Sanitation, Environmental) with at least a strong pass.
research)
Candidates with a mere pass/cGPA of not less than 2.60 or equivalent
Programme
Campus
Mode of Delivery
Specific Entry Requirements
but with relevant work experience may also be considered.
12.
MSc. in Agronomy –
Full time (1 year
A recognised Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Plant
(Agronomy or Plant
Bunda
taught and 1 year
Breeding or any relevant field.
Breeding)
research)
Full time (1 year
A recognised Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture, Soil Science or
13.
MSc. in Soil Science
Bunda
taught and 1 year
any relevant field.
research)
Full time (1 year
A recognised Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture, Seed Science or
14.
MSc. in Seed Science
Bunda
taught and 1 year
any relevant field.
research)
Full time (1 year
A recognised Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture, Crop Protection
15.
MSc. in Crop Protection
Bunda
taught and 1 year
or any relevant field.
research)
Full time (1 year
A recognised Bachelor of Science degree in Horticulture, Agronomy,
16.
MSc. in Horticulture
Bunda
taught and 1 year
Natural Sciences or any of the Biological Sciences with at least a strong
research)
pass.
Full time (1 year
A recognised Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science with
17.
MSc. in Animal Science
Bunda
taught and 1 year
credit/cGPA of 3.00 or above. Candidates with a strong pass but with a
research)
minimum of 2 years relevant work experience will also be considered.
18.
MSc. in Environment and
Full time (1 year
A recognised Bachelor of Science Degree in Environmental and Climate
Bunda
taught and 1 year
Climate Change
Change Sciences or equivalent fields.
research)
Full-time (1 year
A recognised Bachelor of Science degree in Food Science/Nutrition and
19.
MSc. in Food Science and
Food Science pass with a credit cGPA of 3.00 or above. Candidates with
Bunda
taught and 1 year
Technology
a pass or cGPA of not less than 2.60 or equivalent but with a minimum
research)
of 2 years relevant work experience will also be considered.
20.
MSc. in Natural Resources
Full time (1 year
A recognised Bachelor of Science Degree in Natural Resources
Bunda
taught and 1 year
Management
Management or equivalent fields.
research)
Full time (1 year
A recognised Bachelor of Science Degree in Forestry, Agroforestry,
21.
MSc. in Forestry
Bunda
taught and 1 year
Social Forestry, Tropical Forestry, Horticulture, Agriculture, Crop Science
research)
or other relevant Biological Sciences with at least a credit pass/cGPA of
Programme
Campus
Mode of Delivery
Specific Entry Requirements
3.0. Candidates with a mere pass but with vast relevant work
experience may also be considered.
A recognised Bachelor of Science Degree in Forestry, Agroforestry
Admission of students into ODL programmes is based on the university selection criteria. Applicants will be selected through the normal university selection process.
