BSc Agriculture Subjects

BSc Agriculture is an interdisciplinary course running for a period of 3-4 years and consists of various subjects through which students learn about a diverse assortment of fields related to agriculture and allied science. The program also includes practical experiences and internship programs. The major BSc Agriculture subjects are Plant Genetics, Agricultural Meteorology, Food Technology, Horticulture, Agronomy, Animal Husbandry, Entomology, Extension of Agriculture, Genetics, Soil Science, Agricultural Economics, Plant Breeding, Plant Pathology, Agriculture Engineering, Sericulture, to name a few.

Course	Bachelor of Science (BSc) Agriculture
Duration	3 years
Eligibility	10+2 in Science stream (PCB Subjects)
Subjects	Plant Genetics, Agricultural Meteorology, Food Technology, Horticulture, Agronomy, Animal Husbandry
Popular Entrance Exams	ICAR AIEEA MP PAT AP EAMCET PAU CET ACT/SAT (abroad)
Top Colleges	Chandigarh University, Bharath University, Annamalai University, Shivaji University
Salary	INR 3 Lakhs per annum to 6 Lakhs per annum
Jobs	Agricultural Officer, ICAR Scientist, Agriculture Analyst, Research Scientist

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Course Overview

It is a 4-year undergraduate degree course that includes topics related to agriculture and its applications. The subject also has further streams such as agronomy, horticulture, plant pathology, entomology, soil science, food technology, agricultural economics, home science, fisheries, forestry, and veterinary science. It aims at providing modern techniques of agricultural sciences to better water resource management, soil texture, poultry management, land surveying, etc. The main objective of this course is to assist the future generation with ways to improve agricultural productivity and yield along with minimizing the loss of crops.

Course Fee in India INR 2 lakh to 3 lakh
Course Fee Abroad INR 10 lakh to 20 lakh

BSc Agriculture Subjects Semester Wise

There are a vast number of subjects and here we have listed subjects classified by semesters to give you a clearer view and understanding of the course.

BSc Agriculture Subjects: Semester 1

• Rural Sociology and the Constitution of India
• Educational Psychology
• Plant Biochemistry
• Introduction to Computer Application
• Communication and Comprehension Skills in English

BSc Agriculture Subjects: Semester 2

• Principles of agricultural economics
• Farm management
• Production economics
• Trade and prices
• Agricultural finance and cooperation
• Agricultural marketing
• Fundamentals of agribusiness management

BSc Agriculture Subjects: Semester 3

• Soil engineering
• Water engineering
• Machinery
• Farm power
• Structures of agro-processing and cultivation
• Application of energy sources in agriculture

BSc Agriculture Subjects: Semester 4

The fourth semester comprises of modules related to Agricultural Entomology that provide students with the knowledge of different concepts and methods.

• Principles of Entomology
• Economic Background of Entomology
• Introduction to Sericulture
• Crop Pests and Management

BSc Agriculture Subjects: Semester 5

• Dimensions of Agricultural Extension
• Extension Methodologies
• Agricultural Technologies – Their Functioning and Management
• Communication Skills
• Entrepreneurship Development

BSc Agriculture Subjects: Semester 6

• Introduction to Microbiology
• Aspects of Agricultural Microbiology
• Soil Microbiology

BSc Agriculture Subjects: Semester 7

• Principles of Statistics
• Fundamentals of Statistics
• Importance of Statistics in Agriculture

BSc Agriculture Subjects: Semester 8 

• Introduction to Agronomy
• Principles of Agronomy
• Agricultural Meteorology
• Weed Management
• Experimental Techniques in Agricultural Research
• Sustainable Agriculture
• Organic Farming
• Farming System
• Irrigation Water Management
• Crop Production
• Watershed Management
• Rain-fed Agriculture

Syllabus

Here is the complete syllabus for the first year, second year, third year and fourth year:

BSc Agriculture First Year

Indian Rural Sociology and Constitution	Plant Biochemistry	Communication and Comprehension Skills in English
Agricultural finance and cooperation	Introduction to Computer Application	Educational Psychology
Fundamentals of Agribusiness Management	Principles of Agricultural Economics	Farm management
Agricultural marketing	Production economics

BSc Agriculture Second Year

Soil engineering	Water engineering	Crop Pests and Management & Machinery
Farm power	Structures of agro-processing and cultivation	Application of energy sources in agriculture
Principles of Entomology	Economic Background of Entomology	Introduction to Sericulture

BSc Agriculture Third Year

Dimensions of Agricultural Extension	Extension Methodologies
Agricultural Technologies – Their Functioning and Management	Communication Skills
Entrepreneurship Development	Introduction to Microbiology
Aspects of Agricultural Microbiology	Soil Microbiology

BSc Agriculture Fourth Year

Principles of Statistics	Fundamentals of Statistics	Importance of Statistics in Agriculture
Introduction to Agronomy	Principles of Agronomy	Agricultural Meteorology
Weed Management	Experimental Techniques in Agricultural Research	Sustainable Agriculture Organic Farming
Farming System & Irrigation Water Management	Crop Production Watershed Management	Rain-fed Agriculture

BSc Agriculture Specialisations

These disciplines can be studied as specialisations at master’s level.

• Agronomy
• Horticulture
• Entomology,
• Soil science,
• Plant pathology,
• Agricultural economics
• Food technology
• Fisheries,
• Forestry
• Veterinary science

Eligibility Criteria 

The general admission requirements are as follows:

• Students must have 10+2 (preferably in Science) or an equivalent examination with the science stream subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology. 
• If you are planning to study BSc Agriculture abroad, you will have to provide SAT/ACT scores along with language proficiency scores of IELTS/TOEFL/PTE, etc. Moreover, you will also have to provide SOP and LORs as well.

Universities Offering BSc Agriculture Degree

Science stream students with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as subjects in senior secondary school are eligible to pursue a degree in BSc Agriculture. The minimum percentage criteria may vary from one university to another but a good IELTS or TOEFL score may land you in a college of your choice.

• McGill University
• University of Alberta
• University of Nottingham
• Melbourne Polytechnic
• Humboldt University
• Ferrum College
• Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
• The University of California, Davis
• University of Queensland
• University of Gottingen
• Royal Agriculture University

Application Process

The application process takes place over a period of time and begins months before the commencement of classes. The universities have two main intakes known as the fall intake and spring intake for international students to kick-start their journey. You can call our Leverage Edu experts on 1800 572 000 to find out how the application process can be fast-tracked and streamlined! Here’s an easy 5-step process to complete your application process:

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Important Books with Authors

Reading reference books is an important part of getting a grasp to having a mastery in the subject of agriculture. The more the reading of reference books, the higher the comprehension of the subject. Some of the reference books for BSc Agriculture are as follows: 

Book Name	Authors	Description
Soil Science	Dilip Kumar Das	The author in this book tries to describe the process of soil formation, the different properties of soil, and chemical, physical and biological processes. Moreover, it also describes how these processes interact with the environment.
Plant Pathology	D P Tripathi	The agronomy of plants is a focused subject and deals with all aspects of field crop production. This helps in getting to know more about the relationship between crop growth and yield. Moreover, it helps in understanding the relationship between crops and their environment.
Agricultural Microbiology	D K Francis	The agronomy of plants is a focused subject and deals with all aspects of field crop production. This helps in getting to know more about the relationship between crop growth and yield. Moreover, it helps in understanding the relationship between crops and its environment.
Agronomy	Reddy and Reddy	This book talks about agricultural microbiology as well as all the sub-fields of the subject. Microbiology is related to bacteria and agricultural microbiology is related to plant and animal illness.

Scope

Despite being the largest employer and contributor to the global economy, the Agriculture sector remains unskilled. With global warming and climate change, agricultural experts are now needed more than ever. Thus, this sector will continue to employ many with lucrative salaries even if other sectors face downsizing. Upon completing graduation, students can either opt for higher studies by pursuing Masters in Agricultural sciences, Master in Sciences (MSc) in fields like biotechnology, Rural banking, International Agribusiness etc. or MBA in Agriculture.

• Horticulturist
• Agronomist
• Research Scientist
• Soil Engineer
• Farm Manager
• Food Microbiologist
• Water Conservationist
• Business Development Manager
• Plant Geneticist
• Environmental Engineer
• Silvicultural Researcher
• Aquatic Ecologist
• Wildlife Forensics

FAQs

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