M. Sc. (Microbiology)
Course Details
In the present era of biological research, this applied subject is making a significant contribution towards scientific knowledge and in solving human problems. Microbiology considers the microscopic forms of life as to their occurrence in nature, their reproduction and physiology, their harmful and beneficial relationship with other living things and their significance in science and industry.
The methods used to study bacteria and other microbes includes direct microscopic examination, cultivation, Biochemical tests, animal inoculation, serological reactivity and recent molecular biological techniques.
“Microbiology is the study of micro-organisms.”
Eligibility and Seats Availability
- Graduation (CBZ) with minimum 50%
Duration
- 2 Years
Admission Enquiry
Admission Process
Career Prospects
“Job outlook for Microbiologist is positive.”
Public health microbiologists try and control the spread of diseases by monitoring water and food supplies. Agricultural microbiology is focused on the health of crops, increasing yield and soil fertility. Microbial ecologists study the habitats of microorganisms to determine their contribution to the chemical cycles in soil and water; they also study the effects of pollution on the same, and develop methods to use microorganisms to combat pollution. Food and dairy microbiology prevents microbial spoilage of consumables, fights food borne transmission of diseases, and also makes food like cheese, yoghurt and wine.
Employment Areas
With the master's degree in microbiology, students can get opportunities in various fields like healthcare organizations, forensic science laboratories, environmental organizations, higher education institutions, food and beverages, publicly funded research organizations, pharmaceuticals and many other industries.
In the medicine and healthcare field, your work is usually associated with prevention & treatment of illnesses linked with microbes there are various employment areas such as.
- Pharmaceutical Industries
- Universities
- Laboratories
- Private Hospitals
- Research Organizations
- Environmental Agencies
- Food & beverage industry
- Beverage Industry
- Chemical Industries
- Agriculture Department
Higher Education After M. Sc. (Microbiology)
- Ph. D.
- M. Phil.
Job Opportunities
Once you are done with M. Sc. in Microbiology, you can choose your preferred job profile from the numerous options available. A M. Sc. Microbiology student can choose to be any of the following:
- Research Assistant
- Food, Industrial or Environmental Microbiologists
- Quality Assurance Technologists
- Sales or Technical Representative
- Clinical and Veterinary Microbiologists
- Medical Technologists
- Biomedical Scientist
- Clinical Research Associate
- Microbiologist
- Pharmacologist
- Food Technologist
- Scientific Laboratory Technician
- Physician Associate
- Research Scientist (life sciences)