Degree Course:

This degree was accredited by Uganda’s National Council for Higher Education (NCHE). The BRD is a four-year course i.e., three years of classroom study and one year field practice. Each year of classroom study is divided into two semesters of 17 weeks each. The Curriculum is designed in such a way that 60% of the Course content is covered under lectures while the 40% is covered under field practice. There are three entry schemes for this degree:

Holders of Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) with a minimum of two Principal Passes [either in Arts or Science Subjects] obtained at the same sitting.
Holders of Diplomas [in either Science, humanities or Arts disciplines] from a recognized institution.
Holders of Certificates of Mature Age Examinations by the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE).

Sustainable agriculture students often learn about the food production process. A degree in this field can prepare graduates for jobs at research institutions or livestock companies. Besides learning about crops and farming, students may also take classes in statistics and microbiology.