Master of Science Program in Bioscience for Sustainable Agriculture (International Program)

1. Curriculum name

2. Degree name and field of study

Full degree title Master of Science (Bioscience for Sustainable Agriculture)
Initial degree title M.Sc. (Bioscience for Sustainable Agriculture)

3. Curriculum Philosophy

To create personnel in agriculture with the capability to integrate bioscience knowledge with local wisdom, on the emphasis of the conservation of natural resources and environment to promote and develop the sustainability of agriculture

4. Expected learning outcomes

Graduates possess the knowledge in bioscience for agricultural sustainability, regards to the principles of science, biology, and factors relating to agricultural technology with virtue, responsibility, critical thinking, and skill for communication with scholars, farmers, and communities to serve as human resources for public and private sectors in both national and international levels.

5. Admission criteria

Student qualifications

1)Plan A1 (Thesis)
Graduates of Bachelor degree in science or a related field with an equivalent GPA of 2.75 or higher or with consent of the curricular academic committee

2)Plan A2 (Thesis and course works)
Graduates of Bachelor degree in science or a related field with an equivalent GPA of 2.50 or higher

3)Eligible candidates under Clause 1) and 2) must have all the qualifications specified in the Silpakorn University’s Regulation on Graduate Study B.E. 2561 (2018). (Appendix A) and / or subsequent changes.

6. Duration of study

Master of Science, 2-year program

7. Curriculum structure and requirements credits

Curriculums
3.1.1 Number of credits
Plan A1	equivalent to	36 credits
Plan A2	not less than	36 credits
3.1.2 Curriculum Structure
Plan A1		36 credits
Seminar (non-credit)		2 credits
Required course (non-credit)		7 credits
Thesis (equivalent to)		36 credits
Plan A2		36 credits
Required courses		15 credits
Elective courses not less than		9 credits
Seminar (non-credit)		2 credits
Thesis (equivalent to)		12 credits
Note: All students enrolled in both plans are required to pass the comprehensive examination.

8. Prospective Careers for Graduates Or Possible Careers after Graduation

1) Agricultural researcher and agricultural extensionist in government or private sector

2) Owner of farms including livestock such as swine, poultry, cattle, owner of crop production such as plant tissue culture, flower garden, and integrated agricultural farming

9. Study Location

Faculty of Animal Sciences and Agricultural Technology, Silpakorn University, Phetchaburi IT Campus. Postal Address: 1 Moo 3 Cha-am-Pranburi Road, Sampraya Sub-district, Cha-am District, Phetchaburi, Thailand. 76120