Objectives

1. To develop human resources with knowledge and advance research skill in agricultural science.

2. To cover the whole range from agricultural production through consumer need which would lead to the security of food, society, and the country as a whole. Integration of a modern bioscience, agricultural science, and other technologies is emphasized in the learning process.

3. The program consists of various fields including Entomology, Agricultural Machinery, Soil Science, Agronomy, Horticulture, Plant Pathology, Animal Science, Agricultural Extension and Communication, Agribussiness, Food Safety Innovation.

Admission Requirements

Requirements for admission to the graduate study in the Master of Science program in Agricultural Research and Development (International Program) are as follows:

A bachelor's degree in agriculture or related fields is required, as well as an excellence academic background and the ability to conduct research.
The prior research experiences and publications in peer-reviewed journals will be advantage.
Qualification requirements of applicants are subject to Kasetsart University Regulations on Graduate Studies of The Graduate School, Kasetsart University.

Curriculum

Plan A1 (2 years : 4 semesters)

Total credits required: minimum 36 credits

1. Major courses: minimum 5 credits (audit)

1.1. Seminar: 2 credits (audit)

02047597 Seminar

1.2. Major requirements: 3 credits (audit)

02047591 Research Methods in Agricultural Research & Development 3 credits

2. Thesis: minimum 36 credits

Tuition Fee for International Student

35,600 baht/semester

Excluded : Bench Fees

Addition tuition fee is required if the student need more than 2 years to complete the graduation

Course descriptions

02047591 Research Method in Agricultural Research and Development

Research principles and methods in agricultural research and development, problem analysis for research topic identification, data collecting for research planning, identification of samples and techniques. Research analysis, result explanation and discussion, report writing, presentation and preparation for journal publication.

02047597 Seminar

Presentation and discussion on current interesting topics in agricultural research and development at master’s degree level.

02047599 Thesis

Research at the master’s degree level and compile into a thesis.

Double Master's Degree Program

between Kasetsart University and Kyoto University

under the Faculty of Agriculture at Kamphaeng Saen, Kasetsart University

and Graduate School of Agriculture, Kyoto University (Japan)

Study period : 6 semesters (3 years) --> 4 semesters at Home University & 2 semesters at Host University
Tuition fee : ✅ Home university ----- ❎ Host university will be exempted

Study plan : A2 (FAKPS as home university)

Total credits required: minimum : 36 credits

- Major courses: minimum 18 credits

🟡 Seminar 2 credits (1,1)

🟡 Research Methods in Agricultural Research & Development 3 credits

🟡 Major Electives minimum 13 credits

- Thesis: minimum 18 credits