M.Sc. (Agricultural Microbiology)
Master of Science in Agricultural Microbiology

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M.Sc. Agricultural Microbiology or Master of Science in Agricultural Microbiology is a postgraduate Agriculture Science and Technology course. Agricultural Microbiology is a branch of microbiology dealing with plant-associated microbes and plant and animal diseases. It also deals with the microbiology of soil fertility, such as microbial degradation of organic matter and soil nutrient transformations. The duration of M.Sc. in Agricultural Microbiology is mostly of two academic years but it varies from institute to institute. The Aligarh Muslim University, Uttar Pradesh is providing in two years. The minimum time to complete the course is also two years. Course is available both in full time and part time basis.

M.Sc. Agricultural Microbiology Eligibility

• The candidates should complete their B.Sc. degree under any registered University in the following subjects like B.Sc. Biology or B.Sc. Microbiology or B.Sc. Home Science or B Sc. MLT or related fields in Science stream.
• The admission marks for the course vary from University to University as in reputed colleges and Universities they conduct entrance exams for the admission of the students.

M.Sc. Agricultural Microbiology Syllabus

The below mentioned syllabus is provided by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi.

M.Sc. Agricultural Microbiology Colleges

• University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore
• Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
• Aligarh Muslim University

M.Sc. Agricultural Microbiology Course Suitability

• Applicants should have utmost dedication apart from having scientific and analytical temper, interest in research, observant attitude and determination.
• Candidates should possess diligence, ability to work in a team of professionals, good communication skills and hard work.
• They should also have good mathematical and computational skills.
• Candidates willing for further higher research studies also are suitable for it.

How is M.Sc. Agricultural Microbiology Course Beneficial?

• Microbiologists find jobs in many places like research and development laboratories of government and private hospitals, research organizations, pharmaceutical, food, beverage and chemical industries.
• They can find jobs in many places like research and development laboratories of government and private hospitals, research organizations, pharmaceutical, food, beverage and chemical industries.
• They can also work in hospitals and Health Protection Agency laboratories.
• They can carry out research and develop new products or work in quality control to monitor manufacturing processes and check the microbiological safety of goods such as medicines, cosmetics, toiletries, biochemical’s and food and drink.

M.Sc. Agricultural Microbiology Job Types

• Associate Professor (Soil Microbiology)
• Senior Scientist (R&D) Agri. Inputs or Agriculture
• Manager Marketing
• Area Sales Managers, Sales Supervisors
• Assistant Manager-Quality Assurance
• Team Leader Sales
• Food Safety and Quality Auditor
• Senior Research Associate or Genetic Discovery
• Telesales executives
• Front Office Executive