The Department of Biosciences Offers PhD in Applied Biosciences by Research and Thesis A PhD in Applied Biosciences is a doctoral degree program that focuses on the practical application of biological principles and techniques to solve real-world problems. It encompasses a wide range of disciplines within biology including ecology, botany, biochemistry, genetics, microbiology, parasitology, entomology,...Read More

Molecular detection of Taenia solium porcine cysticercosis in meat juice samples from pork entering the food chain Background Taenia solium is a zoonotic tapeworm parasite that infects both pigs and humans in low and middle-income countries like Tanzania. The adult tapeworm causes taeniasis in humans, while the larval form causes cysticercosis in humans and pigs....Read More

Exploring Juncao Technology: Judge Joseph Sinde Warioba (on the right) learns about sustainable agriculture at the 2023 Edward Moringe Sokoine Memorial Week exhibitions The Chancellor, Judge Joseph Sinde Warioba, led the Sokoine University of Agriculture community in celebrating the Edward Moringe Sokoine Memorial Week from 23 May 2023. Edward Moringe Sokoine, after whom the Sokoine...Read More

Application Technology Workshop Participants in Rwanda: Dr. Elly Ligate (in the front line, third position from the left, and Prof. Yasinta Muzanila (in the front line, first position from the right) Prof. Yasinta Muzanila and Dr. Elly Ligate from the Department of Biosciences of the Sokoine University of Agriculture attended the Kigali International Workshop on...Read More

Workers posing for a photo during Labour Day on Monday, May 1, 2023 Tanzania, like other countries around the world, celebrated Labour Day (also called International Worker’s Day) on Monday, May 1, 2023. Nationally, the celebrations took place at Jamhuri Stadium in Morogoro Region located in the eastern-central part of the country. The chief guest...Read More

The Department of Biosciences at the College of Natural and Applied Sciences cordially invites you to a seminar presentation by MGWALU Karen (MSc. Student). The presentation is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, March 28th, 2023, at the Walter Sisulu Boardroom located at the Solomon Mahlangu Campus. The presentation will begin promptly at 11:00 AM...Read More

SOKOINE UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE COLLEGE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES DEPARTMENT OF BIOSCIENCES   MSc. RESEARCH RESULTS (MANUSCRIPT) PRESENTATIONS Thursday 6 October 2022 Walter Sisulu Board Room (SMC) SN TIME CANDIDATE THEME SUPERVISORS 1 10:30 – 11:10 MWAMBENE, Bupoki MDB/D/2020/0005 Contamination and risk assessment of selected heavy metals in edible fishes from Lake Nyasa Tanzania...Read More