MSc
Department of Horticulture MSc program
The applicants for Master of Science in Horticulture are supposed to fulfill the following criteria:
- Need to have completed academic requirements for Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Plant Sciences, Horticultural Sciences, Crop Sciences, Crop production and protection, Biology or other related fields from Universities or from other accredited higher learning institutions and with cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 2.00 and above. A candidate who has a high scholastic standing, whose professional experience has been superior and who has received good recommendations shall be given priority for admission. Moreover, priorities in admission may be granted to government sponsors as per the pressing need of the government.
- Must pass an entrance examination (above 50%) prepared by the College/department for the program
- Must be supported by at least two letters of recommendation preferably from the applicant’s undergraduate instructors, employers and professional associations
- Submit letter indicating sponsorship for their research work or sign an agreement if self- sponsored, and
- A student who is believed to be deficient in certain courses may be requested to take additional undergraduate courses after admission to the program.
|
S. No. |
Course name |
Course code |
Credit Hour |
|
1 |
Physiology of Horticultural Crops |
HORT-511 |
3(1+1) |
|
2 |
Propagation and nursery management of Horticultural crops |
HORT-521 |
2 (1+1) |
|
3 |
Advanced Biometry |
HORT-561 |
3 (2+1) |
|
4 |
Horticultural Crops Marketing and Entrepreneurship |
HORT-551 |
2(2+0) |
|
5 |
Irrigation water and plant nutrient management |
HORT-531 |
2 (1+1) |
|
6 |
Application of biotechnology and breeding of horticultural crops |
HORT- 541 |
3(2+1) |
|
7 |
Seed production of Horticultural crops (E) or |
HORT -571 |
2 (1+1) |
|
8 |
Protected cultivation (E) |
HORT-581 |
2(1+1) |
|
|
Total |
|
15+2 |
|
S.No |
Course Name |
Course code |
Credit hour |
|
1 |
Advanced Vegetable Crops Production and Management |
HORT 512 |
3(2+1) |
|
2 |
Advanced Fruit crops Production and Management |
HORT 522 |
3(2+1) |
|
3 |
Postharvest Physiology and Handling of Horticultural Crops |
HORT 532 |
2(1+1) |
|
4 |
Advanced Ornamental Crops Production and Landscaping |
HORT 542 |
2(1+1) |
|
5 |
Horticultural Crops Protection |
HORT 552 |
2(1+1) |
|
6 |
Advanced Coffee and Spice Crops Production and Processing |
HORT 562 |
3(2+1) |
|
7 |
Current Topic on Horticultural Crops |
HORT 572 |
1(0+1) |
|
|
Total |
|
16 |
|
S. No. |
Course name |
Course code |
Credit Hour |
|
1 |
M.Sc Thesis Research |
HORT-513 |
6 |
|
|
Total Cr.Hrs |
|
37 |
