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Specific Requirements: Faculty of Agriculture (M.)

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Master of Science (Agriculture)

Education type/plan: Plan A1, Plan A2
Teaching dates: Monday - Sunday
Duration of study: 2 years but not more than 5 years
Assessment criteria for applicants: Examination and interview
 
Curriculum Structure:
Plan Details
Plan A1
  • Specific subjects (3 non-credits)
  • Thesis (36 credits)
Plan A2
  • Specific subjects (not less than 21 credits)
    • Required subjects (12 credits)
    • Electives (not less than 9 credits)
  • Thesis (15 credits)
Admission Requirements:
Plan A1 Plan A2
  1. Hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture or equivalent related to plant production, animal sciences, fisheries, yield management, and have a GPA of at least 3.00 on a 4.00 scale; or have at least two years of agricultural work experience for those having a GPA lower than 3.00 but not less than 2.75
  2. Fulfill any additional eligibility requirements as determined by the respective program committee
  1. Hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture or equivalent related to plant production, animal sciences, fisheries, yield management, and have GPA of at least 2.50 on a 4.00 scale; or have at least two years of agricultural work experience for those having a GPA lower than 3.00 but not less than 2.76
  2. Fulfill any additional eligibility requirements as determined by the respective program committee
Possible careers after graduation:
  • A researcher in agronomy, horticulture, animal sciences, and fishery sciences
  • A scientist in agronomy, horticulture, animal sciences, and fishery science
  • A teacher
  • An agricultural research officer
  • An entrepreneur

Master of Science (Food Technology)

Education type/plan: Plan A1, Plan A2, Plan B
Teaching dates: Monday - Sunday
Duration of study: 2 years but not more than 5 years
Assessment criteria for applicants: Examination and interview
 
Curriculum Structure:
Plan Details
Plan A1
  • Specific subjects (0 credits)*
  • Thesis (36 credits)
Plan A2
  • Specific subjects (22 credits)
    • Foundation subject (non-credit)**
    • Required subjects (7 credits)
    • Electives (not less than 15 credits)
  • Thesis (14 credits)
Plan B
  • Specific subjects (31 credits)
    • Foundation subject (non-credit)**
    • Required subjects (7 credits)
    • Electives (not less than 24 credits)
  • Independent Study (14 credits)

Note:

* The advisor may require students to take non-credit courses to supplement their knowledge.

** Those who graduated from fields unrelated to food science and technology must enroll in 1205 801 Principles of Food Science and Technology as a foundational subject.

Admission Requirements:
Plan A1 Plan A2 Plan B
  1. Hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture or the equivalent related to food technology, science, or home economics, and have a GPA of at least 3.00 on a 4.00 scale; or have at least two years of agricultural work experience for those with a GPA lower than 3.00 but not less than 2.50; or is approved for research by the curriculum administrative committee; or have at least one scientific paper published in an accredited journal
  2. Fulfill any additional eligibility requirements as determined by the respective program committee
  1. Hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture or the equivalent related to food technology, sciences, or home economics and have outstanding study results; or have at least two years of agricultural work experience
  2. Fulfill any additional eligibility requirements as determined by the respective program committee
  1. Hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture or the equivalent related to food technology, sciences, or home economics
  2. Have at least one year of agricultural work experience
  3. Fulfill any additional eligibility requirements as determined by the respective program committee
Possible careers after graduation:
  • A food quality control officer
  • A food technologist
  • A researcher in food science and technology
  • An academic or lecturer
  • An entrepreneur in food industry