MSc Plant Protection

Master of Science in Plant Protection

MSc Plant Protection or Master of Science in Plant Protection is a postgraduate Agriculture Science and Technology course. The Plant Protection course brings together the topic areas that deal with the cause, development, and spread of crop damage, as well as the creation and deployment of effective preventative and curative treatments to combat damage and their impacts on the environment and society.

Plant pathology, nematology, entomology, virology, weed science, pesticide usage, law and toxicology, molecular phytopathology, mycotoxin research, plant nutrition, plant breeding, and plant biotechnology are just a few of the disciplines students can study. Students will be able to pick and combine appropriate crop protection technologies to address crop protection concerns and boost agricultural production efficiency.

MSc Plant Protection Eligibility

• Aspiring students should have completed a Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant field or other related fields from an accredited higher learning institution. 
• The candidates should have secured a minimum of 50% aggregate marks or equivalent in their Bachelor's.

MSc Plant Protection Syllabus

Syllabus of Plant Protection course as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

MSc Plant Protection Colleges           

• Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar
• Shivaji University, Kolhapur
• Aligarh Muslim University - AMU, Aligarh
• Visva Bharati University, Birbhum

MSc Plant Protection Course Suitability

• The Master of Science in Plant Protection programme is designed for those who can synthesise the application of agricultural, plant protection, natural historical, technological, sociologic, and economic fundamental information gained during their studies in the field of agricultural science.
• They also have the ability to recognize and solve issues, be creative, be environmentally conscious, follow environmental standards, communicate effectively, and do engineering and managerial jobs.
• Students should have a feeling of professional responsibility, a desire for professional further training, an aptitude for teamwork, and the ability to supply leadership tasks after gaining appropriate practical experience.

How is the MSc Plant Protection Course Beneficial?

• It assists people who wish to pursue scientific, doctoral, or postgraduate specialised training.
• The Master of Science in Plant Protection programme can help you further your career in agricultural sciences, institutions, and agro-industries.
• An internship in a private firm or research institution allows you to combine academic study with professional experience in multidisciplinary interaction.

MSc Plant Protection Employment Areas

• Banks
• Bio-control Labs
• Krishi Vigyan Kendra
• Plant Clinic Centres / Plant Breeding Centres
• State Union Agriculture Departments
• University & Colleges

MSc Plant Protection Job Types

• Agriculture Extension Officer
• Environment & Health Safety Manager
• Process Safety Head
• Professor / Associate Professor / Assistant Professor
• Solar PV Specialist