Master of Science in Horticulture

Master of Science in Horticulture Course Details

M.Sc. Horticulture or Master of Science in Horticulture is a postgraduate Agriculture Science and Technology course. Horticulture is the science, art, technology and business that involved in intensive plant cultivation for human use. The duration of M.Sc. in Horticulture is mostly two academic years but it varies from institute to institute. Horticulture is concerned it is the science of plant cultivation including the process of preparing the soil for the planting of seeds, tubers and cuttings. Horticulturists work and conduct research in the disciplines of plant propagation and cultivation, crop production, plant breeding and genetic engineering, plant biochemistry, and plant physiology. The Central Agricultural University is providing in two years. The minimum time to complete the course is two years. The course is divided into four semesters.

Master of Science in Horticulture Course Eligibility

• Candidates should complete their B.Sc. under any registered University in respective subjects like B.Sc. (Ag), B.Sc. (Hort), B.Sc. (Forestry), B.Tech. (Hort.), B.Tech. (Ag. Biotech) in the Science stream.
• The marks of admission for this course vary from University to University.

Master of Science in Horticulture Course Duration - 2 Years

Master of Science in Horticulture Employment Areas

• Plant Protection Centres
• Horticulture, Floriculture & Landscaping
• Vegetable Sciences
• Post-harvest Technology and Fruit Production
• Plant Breeding and Genetics
• Agriculture
• Vegetable Production
• Fruit Production
• Floriculture

Master of Science in Horticulture Job Types

• Jr./Sr. Executive (Horticulture)
• Horticulture Supervisor
• Operations Manager
• Plantations Manager
• Agri. Credit Manager
• Management Executive
• Sales Manager
• Housekeeping Manager/Executive
• Maintenance Manager