Download Brochure Now Accepting Applications for Fall 2010New Faculty of Food and Agriculture is now accepting applications for M.S. Program in Horticulture Sciences. The deadline to submit a complete application is May 16, 2010. more

M.S. Program in Horticulture Sciences

Program Overview:

The Faculty of Food and Agriculture is now offering Master’s Degree in Horticulture Sciences.  The graduates of the proposed program will be highly demanded in the current job markets. The occupational positions which can be filled by graduates of this proposed program include, but are not limited to, horticulture architects and designers, city horticulturists, research assistants and university instructors, and many others.

Students can focus their study in the areas of horticulture, agro-ecology, biotechnology, breeding, crop physiology, crop production, mineral nutrition, modeling and quantitative horticulture, plant growth and development, post harvest physiology, renegotiation/ restoration, as well as sustainable water management.

Why a Master Degree in Horticulture?

• Remarkable advancements in the UAE agricultural require highly skilled graduates.
• Urban developments in UAE has received boost for landscape and ornamental industry which requires horticulture graduates.
• The rapid increase in organic and greenhouse production created the demand for highly skilled horticulture specialists.