PhD in Organic Agriculture

PhD in Organic Agriculture is the newly launched program of Madan Bhandari University of Science and Technology.

Program Aim

The program has been designed to provide graduates with:

1. Solid foundation in fundamental agriculture science and technology.
2. Understanding of Nepal's agriculture management practices and importance of the climate change, biodiversity, sustainable development, economic income, and social equity to the agriculture sector.
3. 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.
4. Latest research analysis and computer programming tools, such as AI and data analytics and modeling.
5. Entrepreneurship, communications, and leadership training in the curriculum to develop professional skills.
6. Build partnerships among industry, community, academia, and government for an enriched educational experience.
7. 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.
8. Strengthen the agriculture-based industries.

Learning Outcomes

The graduates specialized in cognitive and technical skills in agriculture will independently demonstrate:

1. Independent research or experimentation on agriculture
2. Critical use of source material, experimental results, published works
3. Diversification and optimization in using agriculture products and managing sustainably and productively for livelihood improvement.
4. Technological advancement and innovative processes applicable in agriculture for sustainable and environmentally friendly use and economic productivity
5. Capacity to produce well-written thesis