M.Sc Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry

Master of Science in Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry

M.Sc Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry or Master of Science in Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry is a two-year postgraduate degree program. The degree focuses on the finer details of soil research, primarily for agricultural applications. It is intended to provide advanced scientific knowledge on soil formation, mineralogy, classification, and mapping; soil biological, physical, chemical, and fertility evaluation; fertilizer use, soil ecology, soil erosion, soil and water protection, preservation, and management, crop residue studies, and bio-fertilizers application in global soil strength administration. The Master' in Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry curriculum covers soil and mineralogy, soil hydrology, soil genesis, radioisotopes, crop research, and other topics.

M.Sc Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry Eligibility

• The aspiring students must have qualified for their Bachelor's degree in any relevant stream such as Agriculture / Forestry or equivalent qualification from a recognized University.
• The candidates should have secured a minimum of 55% aggregate marks or equivalent in their Bachelor's.

M.Sc Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry Syllabus

Syllabus of Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry course as prescribed by various Colleges & Universities.

M.Sc Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry Colleges

• Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
• Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana
• University of Calcutta
• University of Mumbai
• Annamalai University

How is the M.Sc Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry Course Beneficial?

• Applicants who have qualified for the Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry course will be able to work in soil conservation departments, soil testing laboratories, agricultural departments, soil water management departments, educational institutions, forestry, mine reclamation, archaeology, landscape projects, and agricultural production.
• Students who get an M.Sc in Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry can work as Research Assistants, Lab Technicians, Scientists, Field Officers, Managers, Professors, researchers and Accountants, Statisticians, and other positions. M.Sc in Soil Science graduates in India have several job options.
• Some students may be interested in pursuing Ph.D. studies and research projects.

M.Sc Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry Employment Areas

• Archaeology Departments
• Agricultural Production Firms
• Educational Institutions
• Forestry
• Mine Reclamation
• Soil Testing Laboratories
• Soil Conservation Departments
• Soil Water Management Departments

M.Sc Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry Job Types

• College Instructors
• Landscape Planners
• Soil Scientists
• Soil Surveyors
• Soil Researchers
• Soil Water Conservationists

Advanced Course in M.Sc Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry

• PhD