Academic Programmes

Undergraduate Programmes

• B.Sc. Biotechnology, Microbiology & Chemistry
• B.Sc. Genetics, Microbiology & Biochemistry
• B.Sc. Food Technology, Chemistry & Microbiology

Postgraduate Programme

• M.Sc. Microbiology

Doctoral Programme

• Ph.D. Microbiology

Vision

To nurture competent microbiologists equipped with scientific knowledge, research skills, ethical values, and entrepreneurial mindset to address global challenges in health, environment, food, and industry.

Mission

• Provide high-quality education through experiential learning
• Promote research, innovation, and interdisciplinary collaboration
• Strengthen industry partnerships and employability skills
• Encourage entrepreneurship and lifelong learning
• Contribute to societal and environmental well-being

Academic Strengths

The department offers a research-driven and skill-oriented curriculum supported by:

• DBT Star Scheme support for laboratory strengthening and research
• Internship and industry collaboration opportunities
• Workshops, seminars, conferences, and training programmes
• Student research projects, publications, and presentations
• Seed money grants and KSCST student research initiatives
• Strong mentoring, career guidance, and placement support
• Consistent University ranks and fellowships achieved by students

Value-Added & Skill Development Programmes

To enhance employability and industry readiness, the department offers specialised training programmes in emerging areas:

• Food Auditing and Quality Control
• Quality Management Systems in Food & Pharma Industries
• Biofertilizer Production Technology
• Mushroom Production Technology
• Clinical Research
• Bioinformatics
• Analytical Techniques in Bacterial Genomics
• Analytical Techniques in Proteomics & Genomics

Research & Faculty Expertise

Environmental & Industrial Microbiology

Environmental microbiology, microbial ecology, bacteriology, bioremediation, and industrial microbiology.

Medical & Clinical Microbiology

Infectious diseases, immunology, diagnostic microbiology, and antimicrobial resistance.

Plant & Agricultural Microbiology

Plant biotechnology, plant metabolomics, plant pathology, endophytes, and forest biotechnology.

Molecular Microbiology & Microbial Diversity

Microbial genetics, mycology, molecular techniques, and microbial biodiversity studies.

Biopharmaceuticals & Nanomedicine

Drug delivery systems, nanomedicine, and biopharmaceutical research.

Phytochemistry & Natural Products

Bioactive compounds from plants and microbes with therapeutic and industrial applications.

Infrastructure & Laboratory Facilities

The department offers a comprehensive laboratory ecosystem designed for teaching, training, and research.

Microbiology Laboratories

• Louis Pasteur Laboratory
• Robert Koch Laboratory
• Leeuwenhoek Laboratory
• Microbial Technology Laboratory

Additional specialised facilities include:

• Mushroom cultivation unit
• Algal and fungal culture facility
• Microbial culture repository
• Dedicated research laboratory for advanced projects

Major Equipment

Fermenter, trinocular microscopes, fluorescent microscope, inverted microscope, stereo microscope, laminar airflow units, autoclaves, incubators, centrifuges, UV-Visible spectrophotometers, electrophoresis units, bioinformatics workstation, hot air ovens, pH meters, analytical balances, refrigerators and deep freezers.

Advanced research equipment includes:PCR systems, gel documentation systems, ELISA readers, cooling centrifuges, air samplers, SDS-PAGE, immunoelectrophoresis units, UV transilluminators, digital colony counter and high-speed centrifuges.

Teaching & Learning Environment

Technology-enabled classrooms support interactive, student-centric teaching and blended learning. The department emphasises analytical thinking, research aptitude, scientific communication, and ethical scientific practices.

Industry Interaction & Career Development

Students benefit from:

• Industrial visits and internships
• Guest lectures by industry experts and researchers
• Workshops and training programmes
• Placement guidance and career mentoring

Graduates of the department pursue successful careers in research laboratories, pharmaceutical industries, food and healthcare sectors, environmental agencies, higher education, and entrepreneurship.