Core Skills
Experimental methods, Agricultural science, Data interpretation
Life Science, Agriculture & Environment
Agricultural Scientist
Agricultural scientists study crops, soils and production systems to improve productivity, quality and sustainability.
Education Route
Use the verified mapped Course and University Programmes shown on this page.
Future Outlook
Progression depends on qualifications, demonstrated capability, experience and role-specific requirements.
Career Overview
Agricultural scientists study crops, soils and production systems to improve productivity, quality and sustainability.
Role and Responsibilities
Work varies by employer, setting and level of responsibility. Typical functions include:
- Design field or laboratory studies
- Collect and analyse agricultural evidence
- Translate findings into practical recommendations
Skills to Build
- Experimental methods
- Agricultural science
- Data interpretation
Education Pathway
The verified mapped Course and linked University Programmes provide relevant study routes. Programme requirements vary by institution and level.
Eligibility and Admission Route
Eligibility is Programme-specific. Check qualifying subjects, prior qualifications, admissions and professional requirements directly with each linked university.
Career Progression
Progression commonly moves from supervised or junior work toward independent, specialist or leadership responsibility.
Sources and Provenance
Occupational scope uses Government of India occupational classification context. Education routes come from the verified Krishnangan pathway graph and official higher-education guidance.
Authoritative sources
Verified academic pathways
Related Courses
Each course maps to an exact validated specialization for Agricultural Scientist.
Primary pathway
Bachelor of Science
Agricultural Science
- Pathway type
- Primary academic pathway
- Verified programmes
- 2115
Postgraduate pathway
Master of Science
Agricultural Scientist
- Pathway type
- Postgraduate specialization pathway
- Verified programmes
- 3207
Verified programme providers
Universities Offering These Courses
620 verified Universities offer matching programmes for Agricultural Scientist.
North Eastern Regional Institute of Science & Technology
- B.Sc. [B.Sc. (Hon.)] in Forestry[B.Sc. (Hon.)] in Forestry · Primary
- B.Sc. in Chemistryin Chemistry · Primary
- B.Sc. in Mathematicsin Mathematics · Primary
- B.Sc. in Physicsin Physics · Primary
- M.Sc. in Chemistryin Chemistry · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. in Forestryin Forestry · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. in Mathematicsin Mathematics · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. in Physicsin Physics · Postgraduate
North-Eastern Hill University
- M.Sc. AnthropologyAnthropology · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. BiochemistryBiochemistry · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. BiotechnologyBiotechnology · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. Botany / Plant Molecular BiologyBotany / Plant Molecular Biology · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. ChemistryChemistry · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. Environmental ScienceEnvironmental Science · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. Food TechnologyFood Technology · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. ForestryForestry · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. GeographyGeography · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. GeologyGeology · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. HorticultureHorticulture · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. MathematicsMathematics · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. PhysicsPhysics · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. Rural Development & Agricultural ProductionRural Development & Agricultural Production · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. StatisticsStatistics · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. ZoologyZoology · Postgraduate
O.P. Jindal University
- B.Sc. (Biotechnology)Biotechnology · Primary
- B.Sc. (Chemistry)Chemistry · Primary
- B.Sc. (Data Science and Analytics)Data Science and Analytics · Primary
- B.Sc. (Environmental Science and Sustainability)Environmental Science and Sustainability · Primary
- B.Sc. (Mathematics)Mathematics · Primary
- B.Sc. (Physics)Physics · Primary
- B.Sc. in Aircraft Maintenancein Aircraft Maintenance · Primary
- M.Sc. ChemistryChemistry · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. Industrial BiotechnologyIndustrial Biotechnology · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. Mathematics and ComputingMathematics and Computing · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. PhysicsPhysics · Postgraduate
Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology
- B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture(Hons.) Agriculture · Primary
- B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture(Hons.) Agriculture · Primary
- B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture(Hons.) Agriculture · Primary
- B.Sc. (Hons.) Biotechnology(Hons.) Biotechnology · Primary
- B.Sc. (Hons.) Botany(Hons.) Botany · Primary
- B.Sc. (Hons.) Chemistry(Hons.) Chemistry · Primary
- B.Sc. (Hons.) Community Science(Hons.) Community Science · Primary
- B.Sc. (Hons.) Computer Science(Hons.) Computer Science · Primary
- B.Sc. (Hons.) Forestry(Hons.) Forestry · Primary
- B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture(Hons.) Horticulture · Primary
- B.Sc. (Hons.) Mathematics(Hons.) Mathematics · Primary
- B.Sc. (Hons.) Microbiology(Hons.) Microbiology · Primary
- B.Sc. (Hons.) Physics(Hons.) Physics · Primary
- B.Sc. (Hons.) Zoology(Hons.) Zoology · Primary
- M.Sc. (Agriculture) - Agricultural Economics(Agriculture) - Agricultural Economics · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. (Agriculture) - Agricultural Extension Education(Agriculture) - Agricultural Extension Education · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. (Agriculture) - Agricultural Meteorology(Agriculture) - Agricultural Meteorology · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. (Agriculture) - Agricultural Statistics(Agriculture) - Agricultural Statistics · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. (Agriculture) - Agronomy(Agriculture) - Agronomy · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. (Agriculture) - Entomology(Agriculture) - Entomology · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. (Agriculture) - Floriculture & Landscaping(Agriculture) - Floriculture & Landscaping · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. (Agriculture) - Fruit Science(Agriculture) - Fruit Science · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. (Agriculture) - Genetics and Plant Breeding(Agriculture) - Genetics and Plant Breeding · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. (Agriculture) - Molecular Biology and Biotechnology(Agriculture) - Molecular Biology and Biotechnology · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. (Agriculture) - Nematology(Agriculture) - Nematology · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. (Agriculture) - Plant Pathology(Agriculture) - Plant Pathology · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. (Agriculture) - Plant Physiology(Agriculture) - Plant Physiology · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. (Agriculture) - Seed Science & Technology(Agriculture) - Seed Science & Technology · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. (Agriculture) - Soil Science(Agriculture) - Soil Science · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. (Agriculture) - Vegetable Science(Agriculture) - Vegetable Science · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. (Community Science)Community Science · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. (Forestry) - Forest Biology & Tree Improvement(Forestry) - Forest Biology & Tree Improvement · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. (Forestry) - Forest Products & Utilization(Forestry) - Forest Products & Utilization · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. (Forestry) - Natural Resource Management(Forestry) - Natural Resource Management · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. (Forestry) - Silviculture & Agroforestry(Forestry) - Silviculture & Agroforestry · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. BiotechnologyBiotechnology · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. BotanyBotany · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. ChemistryChemistry · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. MathematicsMathematics · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. MicrobiologyMicrobiology · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. PhysicsPhysics · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. ZoologyZoology · Postgraduate
Odisha University of Technology and Research
- Integrated M.Sc.General · Postgraduate
- M.Sc.General · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. (Research)Research · Postgraduate
Om Sterling Global University
- B.Sc. (Hons.) Botany / Zoology / Microbiology(Hons.) Botany / Zoology / Microbiology · Primary
- B.Sc. Computer Science / Textile DesignComputer Science / Textile Design · Primary
- B.Sc. Food TechnologyFood Technology · Primary
- B.Sc. Forensic ScienceForensic Science · Primary
- B.Sc. Home ScienceHome Science · Primary
- B.Sc. Hons. Clinical PsychologyHons. Clinical Psychology · Primary
- B.Sc. Hotel ManagementHotel Management · Primary
- B.Sc. Medical / Biotechnology / Environmental ScienceM.Ed.ical / Biotechnology / Environmental Science · Primary
- B.Sc. Non - MedicalNon - M.Ed.ical · Primary
- M.Sc. Agriculture - Agronomy / Genetics & Plant Breeding / Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry / Horticulture / Agricultural Economics / Plant PathologyAgriculture - Agronomy / Genetics & Plant Breeding / Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry / Horticulture / Agricultural Economics / Plant Pathology · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. Computer ScienceComputer Science · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. Hotel ManagementHotel Management · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. PharmaPharma · Postgraduate
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Agricultural Scientist do?
Agricultural scientists study crops, soils and production systems to improve productivity, quality and sustainability.
Which education route supports this career?
Use the verified mapped Course and compare the linked Programmes offered by public, verified Universities.
What eligibility should students check?
Check the exact subjects, prior qualification, admission process and professional requirements published for each University Programme.
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