Master's in Forest Biomaterials Science and Engineering is the newly launched program of Madan Bhandari University of Science and Technology.
Program Aim
The program has been designed to provide graduates with:
- Solid foundation in fundamental agriculture science and technology.
- Understanding of Nepal's agriculture management practices and the importance of climate change, biodiversity, sustainable development, economic income, and social equity to the agriculture sector.
- Provide first-hand knowledge in the agriculture sector through field trips, internships, and collaborative projects on real problems. They will also work in the state-of-the-art laboratory facilities at the university.
- Latest research analysis and computer programming tools, such as AI and data analytics and modeling.
- Entrepreneurship, communications, and leadership training in the curriculum to develop professional skills.
- Build partnerships among industry, community, academia, and government for an enriched educational experience.
- Exposure to frontier science and technology developments through interactions with leading scientists from around the world and being provided with opportunities to participate in international training programs.
- Strengthen the agriculture-based industries.
Learning Outcomes
The graduates specialized in cognitive and technical skills in agriculture will independently demonstrate:
- Independent research or experimentation on agriculture
- Critical use of source material, experimental results, published works
- Diversification and optimization in using agriculture products and managing sustainably and productively for livelihood improvement.
- Technological advancement and innovative processes applicable in agriculture for sustainable and environmentally friendly use and economic productivity
- Capacity to produce well-written thesis
Eligibility
4-year Bachelor's in science/engineering/technology subjects with CGPA of 2.75/4.0 (or international equivalent).
Admission Criteria
Documents Required
Mandatory documents
1. Academic transcripts
- Bachelor's level for Master's level application
- Bachelor's for PhD application
- Master's level for PhD application
- Secondary school transcript (grade 12)
- Secondary Education Examination transcript (grade 10)
2. Research statement
3. Personal statement
4. CV
Optional documents
1. Publication list
2. Experience certificates
3. Additional transcripts
4. Other documents (not more than five)
Curricular Structure
Core Courses
SN | Course Code | Course Title | Credit |
1 | OA-CR-501 | Soil Fertility and Soil Ecology in Organic Agriculture | 4 |
2 | OA-CR-502 | Organix Agricultural food Systems and Agroecology | 4 |
3 | OA-CR-550 | Plant Protection in Organic Agricultural System | 4 |
4 | OA-CR-551 | Animal Production in Organic Agriculture | 4 |
5 | GC-CR-501 | Development Policy | 4 |
Non-Credit Compulsory Courses
SN | Course Code | Course Title | Credit |
1 | GC-NC-502 | Research Methodology and Data Mining | 0 |
2 | GC-NC-550 | Entrepreneurship, Scientific Communication, Socioeconomic and Leadership | 0 |
3 | OA-NC-601 | Technology Management | 0 |
Technical Elective Courses
SN | Course Code | Course Title | Credit |
1 | OA-EL-561 | Analysis and Management of Sustainable Organic Production Chain | 4 |
2 | OA-EL-562 | Organic Fruit Production | 4 |
3 | OA-EL-563 | Organic Production of Vegetable and Ornamentals | 4 |
4 | OA-EL-564 | Bioinoculants in Organic Agriculture | 4 |
5 | OA-EL-565 | Animal Nutrition, Fodder production and Pasture Management | 4 |
6 | OA-EL-566 | Post-Harvest Technology in Organic Agriculture | 4 |
7 | OA-EL-567 | Marketing and Financial Management in Organic Agriculture Sector | 4 |
8 | OA-EL-568 | Organic Certification | 4 |
9 | OA-EL-569 | Spawn Production and Mushroom Cultivation | 4 |
10 | OA-EL-570 | Biological Control | 4 |
11 | OA-EL-571 | Production Technology of Beverage (Tea &Coffee) and Spice Crops (Cardamom, Zinger, Turmeric) etc. | 4 |
Semester I
Course Code | Course Title | Credit |
OA-CR-501 | Soil Fertility and Soil Ecology in Organic Agriculture | 4 |
OA-CR-502 | Organic Agricultural Food Systems and Agroecology | 4 |
GC-CR-501 | Development Policy | 4 |
GC-NC-502 | Research Methodology and Data Mining | 0 |
Semester II
Course Code | Course Title | Credit |
OA-CR-550 or OA-CR-551 | Plant Protection in Organic Agricultural System Or Animal Production in Organic Agriculture | 4 |
GC-NC-550 | Entrepreneurship, Scientific Communication, Socioeconomic and Leadership | 0 |
OA-EL-561-571 | One course from the list related to thesis | 4 |
OA-TH-699 | Thesis |
Semester III
Course Code | Course Title | Credit |
OA-NC-601 | Technology Management | 0 |
OA-TH-699 | Thesis |
Semester IV
Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
OA-TH-699 | Thesis |
Total Credit for Thesis = 30 credits
Total Credit for Master of Applied Science = 50 credit (16 credit core course + 4 credit Technical elective + 30 credit Thesis)