Master of Science (M.Sc.) Dairy Science

Objective : The two years Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Dairy Science conducted by The Global Open University, Nagaland has been designed for meeting the demand of the growing needs of experts in the fields of animal health and livestock, dairy farming and milking, dairy technology, dairy plant maintenance, dairy products and services, quality control and marketing of dairy products and services.

Eligibility : Graduates of science stream Duration : Two years

Award : Master of Science with specialisation in Dairy Science shall be awarded to all the successful candidates by The Global Open University, Nagaland.

Subjects : First Year
Introduction to Dairy Science
Animal Health and Livestock
Dairy Farming and Milking
Dairy Technology
Government’s Initiatives for Dairying

Subjects : Second Year
Dairy Plant Maintenance
Dairy Products and Services
Cattle Development in India
Quality Control in Dairy Industries
Marketing of Dairy Products

Careers in Dairy Science

Dairy Science is the study of the basic and applied science of animal nutrition, physiology, lactation, genetics, reproduction and business of dairy enterprise management. The idea behind M.Sc. Degree in Dairy Science is to educate the students, create and disseminate knowledge and develop applications of science and technology through dairy and related biological systems. India is a land of more than half a million villages. India will develop only when villages are developed with inputs of rural technologies including dairy science and related technologies with entrepreneurial skills.

Total Fee : Rs. 28,150

Accordingly, the Application Form duly filled-in along with four stamp size photographs, copies of certificates and mark sheets and a Bank Draft for the full fee i.e. Rs. 28,150 in the name of “The Global Open University, Nagaland” payable at Dimapur must reach the Admissions Officer, The Global Open University, Sodzulhou Village, P.O. – ARTC, NH-39, Dimapur – 797115 Nagaland by registered / speed post only.

Examination Fee : A fee of Rs. 300 per paper is to be paid before appearing in the Annual Examinations to be held at different Examination Centers within the State of Nagaland (Dimapur, Kohima, Wokha).

Master’s Thesis : All students are required to submit a Master’s Thesis at the end of second year.

Assignments : All admitted participants must submit subject wise assignments based on the Mini Project Reports to be prepared by them on a topic related to each of the subjects.