Master of Science in Horticulture

Master of Science in Agriculture Course Details

M.Sc. Agriculture or Master of Science in Agriculture is postgraduate Agriculture Science and Technology course. Agriculture is the cultivation of plants, fungi along with rearing animals and other life forms for food, fibre, and other products used to sustain life. The duration of an M.Sc. in Agriculture is mostly two academic years but it varies from institute to institute. During the course, the main focus remains on agricultural chemistry and soil science. Generally, the minimum time to complete the course is two years. And the course is available full time and may be provided on a part-time basis by certain institutes. After completing the course, candidates can find widespread career scopes in agriculture and its many allied sectors.

Master of Science in Agriculture Course Eligibility

• Aspiring candidates should have completed B.Sc. in Agriculture degree under any registered University in the following subjects like B.Sc. (Agri.), B.Sc. (ABM), B.Sc. (Agri. Bio-Tech.), B.Sc. (Horti.), B.Sc. (Forestry) and B.Sc. (Hons.) in Science stream.

Master of Science in Agriculture Course Duration - 2 Years

Master of Science in Agriculture Employment Areas

• Fruit Orchards
• Agricultural Production Centres
• Cotton, Jute, Tobacco Companies
• Educational Institutes
• Coffee and Rubber Plantations
• Fertilizer Companies
• National Seed Companies
• FMCG Companies
• Agriculture & Rural Development National Banks
• Pesticide Control Centres
• Research and Development Centres
• Tea Gardens

Master of Science in Agriculture Job Types

• Senior Research Associate
• Agriculturist
• Business Development Executive
• Agriculture Scientist
• Marketing Executive
• Rice Breeder
• Senior Agriculture Specialist
• Agriculture Technician
• Seed Technologist