M.Sc (Dairy Science)

Master of Science in Dairy Science

M.Sc (Dairy Science) or Master of Science in Dairy Science is a Post-Graduate Agriculture Science and Technology course. Dairy Science covers the fields of animal health and livestock, dairy farming and milking, dairy technology, dairy plant maintenance, dairy products, and services.

The two years Master of Science degree program in Dairy Science has been designed for meeting the demand of the growing needs for experts in Master of Science with specialization in Dairy Science shall be awarded to all the successful candidates.

M.Sc (Dairy Science) Eligibility

• Aspiring candidates must have completed a bachelor’s degree in the Science stream from a recognized university board.
• The students should have secured at least 50% aggregate marks in their Bachelor's.

M.Sc (Dairy Science) Syllabus

Syllabus of Dairy Science as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

M.Sc (Dairy Science) Colleges

• Ganga Kaveri Institute of Science and Management, Bangalore
• The Global Open University, Dimapur
• Shri Faiyaz Hussain P.G. College of Science, Agriculture, and Forestry, Etah

M.Sc (Dairy Science) Course Suitability

• They should have a scientific temper, willingness to work hard, commitment, an enquiring mind, and cleanliness.
• They must be prepared to live in remote areas or far away from the comforts and conveniences of the city as they should work there.
• Those who want to start their own business such as small-scale milk plants, creamery, ice-cream units, etc, or work as consultants.
• They can also go for teaching as well as research and development which is another growing area, crucial for the dairy industry.

How is the M.Sc (Dairy Science) Course Beneficial?

• The dairy technologists can also undertake consultancy work. A successful consultant, however, needs several years of working experience in dairy firms to understand the nitty-gritty of the work.
• Besides opportunities for teaching and research, dairy technologists can start their own enterprises such as small-scale milk plants, creamery, and ice-cream units.
• The degree course also gives them a good base for further higher such as M.Phil and Ph.D. work.
• They can find a job in dairy farms, cooperatives, rural banks, milk product processing, and manufacturing industries.

M.Sc (Dairy Science) Employment Areas

• Cattle Breeding Centres
• Dairy Microbiology Departments
• Educational Institutes
• Milk Plants / National Dairy Research Institutes

M.Sc (Dairy Science) Job Types

• Associate Professor
• Dairy Extension Officer / Dairy Microbiology Professor
• Marketing, Product Development Executive
• Veterinary Officer & In-charge