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M.Sc. Microbiology- (Master of Science in Microbiology)
Programme Overview
The M.Sc. Microbiology programme provides an advanced and comprehensive understanding of microorganisms and their applications across diverse scientific, environmental, medical, and industrial fields. The curriculum integrates strong theoretical foundations with extensive laboratory exposure, enabling students to develop high-level analytical, technical, and research competencies.
The programme covers a wide range of subjects, including Microbial Physiology, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Virology, Microbial Biotechnology, Food and Industrial Microbiology, Recombinant DNA Technology, Immunology, Medical Microbiology and Environmental Microbiology. Students gain hands-on training through laboratory practical’s, research projects, internships, and industry-integrated learning experiences. This academically enriched structure equips the graduates to meet the growing demands of the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, agricultural, and research sectors.
The programme emphasizes research aptitude, critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and scientific innovation. Through seminars, workshops, industrial visits, and project-based learning, students develop professional and academic competencies that are essential for successful careers in both industry and academia.
Key Skills Developed
- Microbial culture techniques, identification, and genetic analysis
- Research design, data interpretation, and scientific writing
- Operation of modern instruments (PCR, ELISA, spectrophotometer, fermenters, etc.)
- Quality control and quality assurance (QC/QA) practices
- Industrial microbiology and bioprocess technology
- Bioethics, biosafety, and laboratory management
- Critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Use of basic bioinformatics tools and microbial data analysis
Career Opportunities
Graduates of M.Sc. Microbiology can pursue careers in:
- Government, private, and academic research laboratories
- Pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries
- Hospitals, diagnostic laboratories, and clinical research organisations
- Food, dairy, and fermentation industries
- Environmental and agricultural research centres
- Bioprocessing and industrial biotechnology units
- Quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) departments
- Teaching, academia, and research positions (subject to eligibility norms)
- Public health institutions and epidemiological units
- Forensic science laboratories
- Biotechnology start-ups and incubation centres
Eligibility for M.Sc. Microbiology
a) B.Sc. graduates with any Life Science subject securing at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST and Category-I candidates) in the aggregate of all optional subjects are eligible.B.Sc. graduates in Biotechnology and B.Sc. (Hons.) graduates in Biotechnology / Biology / Botany / Microbiology / Zoology are also eligible with 50% aggregate marks.
b) Additionally, candidates holding degrees in Agricultural Science, Dairy Science, Horticulture, Forestry, Fisheries, Pharmacy, Engineering (Biotechnology), Medicine, Dental Sciences, or Agricultural Engineering with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST and Category-I candidates) in the aggregate are eligible.