Bachelor of Science, Agricultural Biotechnology (40 – course, direct entry program) This degree provides highly technical skills in such areas as molecular biology, plant and microbial genetics, plant and animal breeding, animal cellular and food pathogens, and pest control.
Agricultural biotechnology, also known as agritech, is an area of agricultural science involving the use of scientific tools and techniques, including genetic engineering, molecular markers, molecular diagnostics, vaccines, and tissue culture, to modify living organisms: plants, animals, and microorganisms.
Colleges and Universities Offering Bachelor of Agricultural Biotechnology in Ghana are:
KNUST
Ghana Technology University College Kumasi Campus, Kumasi.
University of Education Asante-Mampong Campus, Asante-Mampong.
Entry Requirement
WASSCE Applicants
Credit passes in THREE (3) Elective Subjects including Chemistry, and any TWO (2) of the following Elective Subjects: Physics, Mathematics, General Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Crop and Horticulture, Fisheries, and Forestry.
O Level Applicants
FIVE (5) credits at the O’ Level or equivalent qualification including English Language and Mathematics
PLUS
A Level Applicants
THREE passes at the A’ Level or equivalent including Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics and Biology or Agricultural Science.
What is agricultural biotechnology used for?
Biotechnology allows farmers to grow more food on less land using farming practices that are environmentally sustainable.
Through biotechnology: Seeds yield more per acre, plants naturally resist specific insect pests and diseases, and farming techniques improve soil conservation.
What are the 4 types of biotechnology?
Medical Biotechnology. Medical biotechnology is the use of living cells and other cell materials to better the health of humans. …
Agricultural Biotechnology. …
Industrial Biotechnology. …
Environmental Biotechnology.