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Bachelor of Science Honours in Horticulture

Bachelor of Science Honours in Horticulture


Catagory: Agriculture
Course Type: Graduation
Duration: 4 Year
Study Mode: Regular

About Course

Bachelor of Science Honours in Horticulture Course Details

B.Sc. (Hons) Horticulture or Bachelor of Science Honours in Horticulture is an undergraduate Agriculture Science and Technology course. Horticulture includes the study of the industry and science of plant cultivation particularly fruits, berries, nuts, vegetables, flowers, trees, shrubs, and turf. The study under B.Sc. (Hons) (Horticulture) includes theoretical study including plant identification, field study including basic surveying, a technical study involving tools, machinery, hydraulics, safe work practices and Mapping. B.Sc. (Hons) (Horticulture) degree course covers topics such as plant propagation and cultivation, crop production, plant breeding and genetic engineering, plant biochemistry and plant physiology. The duration of the course is three years and it is career orienting in nature.

Bachelor of Science Honours in Horticulture Course  Eligibility

  • Aspiring students should have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination, with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as subjects studied at intermediate level.
  • Some reputed colleges and institutes demand a minimum of 50% marks in 10+2 as qualifying criteria to secure admission in this degree course.
  • Some of the very reputed colleges and institutes also conduct entrance examination to get admission to their B.Sc. (Hons) (Horticulture) degree course.
  • Selection to the degree course in these colleges is based on marks secured in the final merit i.e. total marks aggregated in the final exams of 10+2 and the entrance exam.

Bachelor of Science Honours in Horticulture Course Duration - 4 Years

Bachelor of Science Honours in Horticulture Employment Areas

  • Agri-Biotech Companies
  • Commercial Farming
  • Dairy Consultancies
  • Horticulture Insurance Companies
  • Extension Services
  • Fertilizer Companies
  • Horticulture Departments
  • Food Chains
  • Horticulture Finance Companies
  • Research Organisations
  • Storage and Grading Facilities

Bachelor of Science Honours in Horticulture Job Types

  • Breeding Manager
  • Crop Consultant
  • Plant Breeder
  • Crop Production Advisor
  • Research Scientist
  • Teacher/Lecturer
  • Food Technologist
  • Crop Inspector
  • Feed Plant Manager
  • Horticulture Scientist
  • Nursery Manager
  • Orchard/Farm Manager
  • Plant Geneticist


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