| Three (3) subjects (Grades A-E) at the GCE 'A' Level or Three (3) subjects (Grades I-III) at CAPE (both units I and II), one of which must be Chemistry, Biology or Food & Nutrition. |
| A minimum of five (5) subjects CSEC (Grades I-III) or five (5) subjects at GCE 'O' Level (Grades A-C) inclusive of English A, Mathematics and two (2) Science subjects from the list (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Agricultural Science and Integrated Science). |
| An Ordinary Diploma in Science (Chemistry or Biology) from Government Technical Institute (GTI). |
| A Diploma in Agriculture from Guyana School of Agriculture. |
| A Certificate in agro-processing with a minimum pass with credit from the Guyana School of Agriculture and a minimum of three (3) subjects at CSEC or equivalent inclusive of English A. |
| A Trained Teacher's Certificate or Associate Degree in Education with a specialization in Science or Home Economics. |
| Mature age applicant (21 years and over) who has evidence of exposure to Food Related Industries together with a pass at the UGEE. |
| Any qualification considered by the University to be equivalent to any of the above. |