If you're someone who loves nature, is passionate about plants, or dreams of turning farmland into something more productive and beautiful, this course offers the perfect balance between scientific knowledge and practical application. In this blog, you’ll find all you need to know to get started with Crop Science and Horticulture as a university course in Nigeria — from where you can study it to the subjects you’ll need in JAMB and your O'Level exams.
##What is Crop Science and Horticulture Course?
Crop Science is the study and application of principles for selecting, improving, and producing large-scale agricultural crops for food, fiber, and other uses, focusing on areas like genetics, breeding, and large-scale production techniques for staple crops. Horticulture is the science and art of growing garden plants, including fruits, vegetables, flowers, and ornamental plants, typically on a smaller scale and with more intensive management, encompassing disciplines like pomology (fruits) and floriculture (flowers)
Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB)
Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU)
Delta State University, Abraka (DELSU)
University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)
Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU)
Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi (FUAM)
Imo State University (IMSU)
Benson Idahosa University (BIU)
##JAMB Subject Combination for Crop Science and Horticulture
In UTME, please note that English Language is a compulsory subject needed to study Crop Science and Horticulture with other three subjects namely:Chemistry,Biology/ Agricultural Science,Mathematics/Physics
##O'Level Requirements for Crop Science and Horticulture
To be eligible for admission into a Crop Science and Horticulture program, candidates must meet specific O'level requirements. Generally, you are required to have at least five (5) credits in relevant subjects, which typically include:
English Language
Mathematics
Biology/Agricultural Science
Chemistry
Physics/Geography/Economics