Master of science in Horticulture
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Programs & Courses
Introduction
The department started the classes of M.Sc. (Hons) – Horticulture in 1988. The students are being taught the advanced courses of Horticulture during the first two semesters, after which they have to conduct a Research work under the supervision of a supervisor, have to write a research thesis and then have to defend it in Public (Public defense) to get the Degree of M.Sc. b9hons) Horticulture.
Duration
- Program Duration: 3 years Max. 4 years
- Credit Hours: 30
- Semester: 4 (First Two Semesters – Course Work) (Last Two Semesters – Research work, Thesis writing and Thesis Defense)
- Location: Main Campus
- Recognized by: Higher Education Commission
Entery Requirements
14 Years of Education, B.Sc. (Hons) in Horticulture, with minimum 45% marks, from an accredited institution.
1st Semester
| Code | Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Hort. 701 | Mineral Nutrition of Horticultural Crops | 3(2-1) |
| Hort. 704 | Plant Tissue Culture | 3(2-1) |
| Hort. 727 | Post Harvest Physiology | 3(2-1) |
| Hort. 728 | Horticultural Production under Abiotic Stress | 3(2-1) |
2nd Semester
| Code | Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Hort. 702 | Plant Growth Regulators | 3(2-1) |
| Hort. 709 | Mango and Date palm Culture | 3(2-1) |
| Hort. 713 | Solanaceous Crops | 3(2-1) |
| Hort. 716 | Landscape Designs | 3(2-1) |
3rd & 4th Semester
| Code | Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Hort. 720 | Research and Thesis | 6(0-6) |