M.Sc Agricultural Microbiology

Master of Science in Agricultural Microbiology

M.Sc Agricultural Microbiology or Master of Science in Agricultural Microbiology is a Post-Graduate 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 a Master of Science in Agricultural Microbiology course is mostly two academic years but it varies from institute to institute. The Aligarh Muslim University, Uttar Pradesh is providing two years. The minimum time to complete the course is also two years. The Master of Science in Agricultural Microbiology course is available both on a full-time and a part-time basis. Some of the core subjects include Fundamentals of Microbiology, Microbial Genetics, Microbial Physiology, Morphology, Cytology, and Classification of Microorganisms, etc. And, some of the optional subjects candidates may study are as Bio-Fertilizers, Food Microbiology, Fermentation Technology, Microbial Ecology, Microbial Management of Organic Wastes, Microbial Control of Crop Pests and Diseases, and Soil Microbiology.

M.Sc Agricultural Microbiology Eligibility

• Aspiring candidates should have completed a B.Sc degree under any registered University in the following subjects-
  • B.Sc Biology OR
  • B.Sc Microbiology OR
  • B.Sc Home Science OR
  • B Sc MLT OR related fields in the Science stream

• The admission marks for the course vary from University to University and in reputed colleges and universities, there is an entrance exam for admission.

M.Sc Agricultural Microbiology Syllabus

Syllabus of Agricultural Microbiology Course as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

M.Sc Agricultural Microbiology Colleges

• University of Agricultural Sciences - Bangalore, Bangalore
• Tamil Nadu Agricultural University - TNAU, Coimbatore
• Aligarh Muslim University - AMU, Aligarh

M.Sc Agricultural Microbiology Course Suitability

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

How is the M.Sc Agricultural Microbiology Course Beneficial?

• Candidates can find jobs in many places like research and development laboratories of government and private hospitals, research organizations, and 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, biochemicals, food, and drink.

M.Sc Agricultural Microbiology Employment Areas

• Biotechnology Companies
• Educational Sector
• Environmental Organisations
• Forensic Science Labs
• Healthcare Organisations
• Pharmaceuticals Industry

M.Sc Agricultural Microbiology Job Types

• Assistant Manager
• Associate Professor
• Area Sales Manager & Sales Supervisor
• Front Office Executive
• Food Safety & Quality Auditor
• Marketing Manager
• Senior Scientist (R&D) / Senior Research Associate
• Telesales Executive