M.Sc Agriculture

Master of Science in Agriculture

M.Sc Agriculture or Master of Science in Agriculture is Post-Graduate Agriculture Science and Technology course. Agriculture is the cultivation of plants, fungi along rearing animals, and other life forms for food, fiber, and other products used to sustain life. The duration of a Master of Science 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 Master of Science course in Agriculture 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.

M.Sc Agriculture Eligibility

• Aspiring candidates should have completed B.Sc in Agriculture degree under any registered University in the following subjects like B.Sc in Agriculture / B.Sc (ABM) / B.Sc in Agriculture Bio-Technology / B.Sc in Horticulture / B.Sc in Forestry / B.Sc (Hons) in Science stream.

M.Sc Agriculture Specializations

M.Sc Agriculture Syllabus

Syllabus of Agriculture as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

M.Sc Agriculture Colleges     

• Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, Srinagar
• Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya, Gwalior
• Agricultural College and Research Institute-Killikulam, Thoothukudi
• Jananayak Chandrashekhar University, Ballia

M.Sc Agriculture Course Suitability

• One must have good knowledge of science, and be familiar with crops, pastures, and soil types, and agriculture.
• They should have an analytical mind, a high level of concentration, an aptitude for research, the ability to work as part of a team, abundant physical stamina to put in long hours of work, and patience.
• Candidates also possess good observation skills, communication skills, organizing skills, written and oral skills, the ability to give presentations and knowledge of common business concepts.
• Applicants must have a healthy bodies as farmers spend long days standing, lifting, pulling, and on the go, moving quickly from one task to the next in their fields.

How is the M.Sc Agriculture Course Beneficial?

• They can go for further higher research degrees after the Master's degree course. 
• They can also seek employment in Central and State Government ministries and departments; Agricultural finance corporation research institutions; nationalized banks and rural banks; Krishi Vigyan Kendras; Agro-Industry Sector; Agricultural universities and various agricultural service organizations.
• They can also start their own business in the primary economic sectors such as farming, plantations, fisheries, mining, cattle rearing, poultry farming, etc.
• Students can also work in tea gardens, rubber plantations, fruit orchards, and vegetable farms.

M.Sc Agriculture Employment Areas

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

M.Sc Agriculture Job Types

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

Advanced Courses in M.Sc Agriculture

• M.Sc (Hons) Agriculture
• Ph.D. (Agriculture)