Overview
Lumbini Technical University offers MSc Agriculture (MSc Ag.), which is a two-year postgraduate course that focuses on various scientific processes and agricultural studies. Students who have completed their undergraduate degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, or Forestry from a recognized university are eligible for the course. The program offers a wide range of specializations such as Agronomy, Biotechnology, Agricultural Economics & Farm Management, Plant Physiology, and Entomology.
Admission to the MSc Agriculture program is either direct or based on the candidate's performance in an entrance test. Many colleges and universities conduct an entrance test for admission to the program. Students who wish to pursue MSc in Agriculture must complete their graduation in Horticulture, Forestry, or Agriculture from a recognized university.
After completing the MSc Agriculture program, students can pursue research in various fields related to agriculture. They can also pursue M.Phil and Ph.D. courses in colleges and universities that offer these courses to MSc Agriculture students. Graduates can also find job opportunities in sectors such as Agriculture/Dairy Industries, Academic Institutions, Fertilizer industries, Food Processing Units, Agricultural Products Marketing firms, and more.
Upon completion of an MSc Agriculture program, graduates have a variety of job prospects and career options to explore, including:
- Research: Graduates can pursue research in various fields related to agriculture and allied areas.
- Higher education: Students may choose to pursue higher studies like M.Phil and Ph.D. in agriculture or related fields, as many colleges and universities offer such courses to MSc Agriculture graduates.
- Agriculture and allied industries: Graduates can seek employment in diverse sectors such as agriculture and dairy industries, fertilizer companies, food processing units, and agricultural product marketing firms.
- Government jobs: Graduates can also explore job opportunities in various government organizations that deal with agriculture and rural development, such as the Ministry of Agriculture, the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), and the Agriculture Insurance Company of India (AIC).
