MSc Horticulture is a 2-year postgraduate professional course divided into four semesters involving the study of plant harvesting including Breeding, Shortage and storage of vegetables and fruits. Horticulture is the branch of science, art, technology and business that is involved in intensive plant cultivation for human purpose. The time duration of M.sc in horticulture is mostly two years but it varies from institute to institute. It is the science of plant cultivation including the process of preparing soil for the planting of seeds, tubers and cuttings. The work of horticulturists is to conduct research in the disciplines of plant propagation and cultivation, plant breeding, crop production, genetic engineering, biochemistry and plant physiology. Horticulture is the most essential course in the world because of the high need for crop production and plant management to sustain greenery and a safe environment.

Msc horticulture course gives through knowledge to the students in certain aspects such as food hygiene, sustainable growth and resource management. It trains students to apply their skills to improve the quality of food production and increase productivity. After completing M.sc in horticulture, students can have various horticulture jobs in the field of agriculture. The Job opportunities for graduates are booming due to an increase in awareness of the usage of organic products as a better substitute for chemically manufactured products.

The Msc Horticulture  eligibility criteria is mentioned below:

• • • Required to have a bachelor’s degree in Botany, Agriculture and Horticulture from a recognized institute with an aggregate of 45% marks
    • Candidates who have given the final year examination and waiting for their result, they are also eligible to apply for admission.
    • The maximum age limit for pursuing this course is 25 years.

Candidates, after completing MSC Horticulture are entitled to receive numerous job opportunities from both private companies such as, fertilizers manufacturer, orchards, compost manufacturer, etc, and government-aided companies such as the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, NGO’s for botanical gardens, tree protection, research facilities, etc. Students after completing Masters in Horticulture can join organic Food manufacturing companies to improve the quality of food and assurances. Fresh M.sc graduates can also work as Soil Scientists, Seed Analyst, horticulturist, Floriculturist, pomologist etc. In this field, candidates also become a scientist in research studies.  Candidates can apply for job roles like plant breeding, pest controls, landscape management, arboreal management, production, sales, public gardens, landscape design, research and development, etc.

POSITION NAME

The various job profile that an Msc Horticulture degree holder can have after completing the course are:

• • Project Manager
  • Gardener
  • Foreman
  • Consultant
  • Horticultural Education Supervisor
  • Assistant Manager Human Resources
  • Professor
  • Scientist
  • Production Manager
  • Consultant
  • Marketing Head

• Interior Plantscapes
• SHORB Landscaping
• Sun Valley Landscaping
• ER&M ecological restoration and management
• Casa Verde Growers
• Greater Texas Landscape Services
• IFFCO KISAN SANCHAR LIMITED
• Green Décor

The average salary after completing the M.sc Horticulture is around 4 to 6 lacs per annum.  The candidate salary will depend upon area of specialization, location, level of education, etc.  As a fresher, candidate earns 1.8 to 2.5 lacs per year and it increases with time and experience.