The Master of Science in Horticulture is a postgraduate agricultural science and technology course. Horticulture is the science, art, technology and business involved in the intensive cultivation of plants for human use. The duration of MSc in Horticulture is mostly two academic years but it varies from institution to institution. As far as horticulture is concerned, it is the science of plant cultivation which involves the process of preparing the soil for planting seeds, tubers and cuttings. Horticulturalists work and conduct research in the disciplines of plant propagation and cultivation, crop production, plant breeding and genetic engineering, plant biochemistry, and plant physiology. Central Agricultural University is providing in two years. The minimum time taken to complete the course is two years. The course is divided into four semesters.
M.Sc. Horticulture Eligibility
- Candidates should have completed their B.Sc. Subjects related to any registered university like B.Sc. (AG), B.Sc. (Hort), B.Sc. (Forestry), B.Tech. (Hort.), B.Tech. (Ag. Biotech) in Science Stream.
- The admission marks for this course varies from university to university.
M.Sc. Horticulture Syllabus
- Statistics and Experimental Design
- Advanced Plant Physiology
- Plant Nutrition
- Advanced Biochemistry
- Advanced Post-harvest Physiology
How to Apply M.Sc Horticulture Admission Form
Candidates can register themselves through online mode or offline mode. Before applying, candidates are advised to have a M.Sc Horticulture Information brochure carefully. Candidates should follow the following steps while applying online application form.
- Visit University Website
- Go to the notification page
- Fill the application form.
- Upload all documents (Only in JPEG Format)
- Submit the application form and proceed to pay the fee.
- Pay fee through online mode by Credit Card / Debit Card / Net-Banking.
M.Sc Horticulture Document Requirement
- Graduation Mark sheet and certificate.
- Post-Graduation Mark sheet and certificate.
- Class X and XII Mark sheet and certificate.
- Valid entrance test scorecard.
- Original and photocopy of application form.
- Migration certificate if needed,
- Passport size photographs
M.Sc. Horticulture Course Benefits
- They can go on to higher degree programs for further research work.
- They are on private basis and with some qualification like B.Ed. After that one can become teacher and lecturer. And UGC-NET they can go for permanent job.
- Candidates also have good prospects in demand of good plants, flowers, fruits and can start their own floriculture.
- They are working in agribusiness, plantation, botanical gardens, conservation, crop management, floral design, food chemistry, fruit and vegetable production, garden centers, greenhouses, field management, landscape construction and management, nurseries, management and many more. can. Huh. Sales, Marketing/Public Relations, Research and Development, Teaching/Instruction, Technical Writing and Publishing.
After M.Sc. Horticulture Job Types
- Horticulture Supervisor
- Operations Manager
- Plantations Manager
- Agri. Credit Manager
- Management Executive
- Sales Manager
- Housekeeping Manager/Executive
- Maintenance Manager
Advance Courses After M.Sc. Horticulture
M.Phil. (Horticulture)
Ph.D. (Horticulture)
