Master in Agricultural science

Offered in English at Università degli Studi di Torino in Torino, Italy, this two-year master's programme addresses agricultural science, a field concerned with the production, management, and sustainability of crops, livestock, and the broader food and land systems that support them. The discipline draws on plant and soil science, agronomy, genetics, ecology, and increasingly on environmental and economic considerations, since food production must balance yield with resource use and environmental impact. Students in an agricultural science master's programme typically study crop and soil management, plant breeding and genetics, animal production, agricultural economics, and sustainable farming practices, along with the technologies used to monitor and improve productivity, such as precision agriculture tools and data-driven decision making. Laboratory and field-based learning is common in this discipline, giving students exposure to both scientific analysis and practical land management. Graduates pursue careers in agribusiness, farm and land management, agricultural research, food production companies, government agencies concerned with rural development or food security, and international organizations working on sustainable agriculture. Some continue toward further research or doctoral study in plant science, soil science, or related areas. Because agriculture intersects with climate, trade, and public health, the field also connects to policy work addressing food systems at regional and global scales. Torino and its surrounding Piedmont region have a long agricultural and food-production tradition, providing a relevant setting for this area of study. As an English-taught master's degree, the programme is structured to welcome international students into a two-year course of graduate study without requiring prior knowledge of Italian.