M.Sc Applied Microbiology

Master of Science in Applied Microbiology

M.Sc Applied Microbiology or Master of Science in Applied Microbiology is a Post-Graduate Microbiology course. Applied Microbiology is the branch of biology that deals with microorganisms and their effects on other living organisms. The Master of Science in Applied Microbiology course includes Food & Dairy microbiology, Recombinant DNA Technology, Environmental Microbiology, Microbial Biotechnology, Agricultural Microbiology, Microbial physiology, and Fermentation technology. 

The Master of Science in Applied Microbiology program focused on advanced study in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Food Science, and Independent research work. The program also offers a variety of research fields including Industrial Microbiology, Environmental Microbiology, Food Microbiology, Fermentation Technology, Food Science and Technology, and Food Safety and Quality Management. The duration of the Applied Microbiology course is two years and it is job-orienting in nature which opens a lot of scopes for them after its completion.

M.Sc Applied Microbiology Eligibility

• Students should have passed B.Sc (Hons) / B.Sc with 10+2+3 pattern with any two of the following subjects:  Botany; Zool, Biotech, Microbial; Chem; Industrial Microbiol: Life Science; Environmental Science & secured at least 50% marks in aggregate in the concerned degree.
• Some reputed colleges and universities conduct an entrance examination for admission.

M.Sc Applied Microbiology Syllabus

Syllabus of Applied Microbiology course as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

M.Sc Applied Microbiology Colleges

• Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology - KIIT University, Bhubaneswar
• Chaudhary Charan Singh University / Meerut University, Meerut

M.Sc Applied Microbiology Course Suitability

• Candidates must possess diligence, the ability to work in a team of professionals, good communication skills, and hard work. 
• Good mathematical and computational skills are of added advantage to the essentials of this course. 
• They should be able to understand the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• They should require utmost dedication apart from having a scientific and analytical temper, interest in research, observant attitude, and determination. 

How is the M.Sc Applied Microbiology Course Beneficial?

• It is beneficial for further studies such as a Ph.D. course provides students with an understanding of the roles that plants, animals, and microorganisms play in production agriculture, and the development of foods and bio-products. 
• Those aspiring to be researchers and managers in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries or other bio-sectors have better opportunities.
• The course helps to work in laboratories located in research organizations, hospitals, food and beverage industries, and pharmaceutical firms.
• It provides an introduction to conventional and biotechnological applications of microbiology and food science technology in pre-and post-harvest agri-food and bio-product industries. 

M.Sc Applied Microbiology Employment Areas

• Bottling Industries
• Food, Beverage Industries
• Hospitals in Pathology/Cytology Laboratories
• Hotels Employ Microbiologists
• Pharmaceutical
• Swimming Pools
• Water Processing Plants

M.Sc Applied Microbiology Job Types

• Assistant Professor / Assistant Scientist / Associate Professor - Microbiology
• Lab Technician - Microbiology
• Lecturer & Assistant Professor
• Microbiology - Manager
• Requirements Analyst - Microbiology
• Student Welfare Officer