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

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M.Sc. Clinical Microbiology or Master of Science in Clinical Microbiology is a postgraduate Microbiology course. Clinical microbiology is both a branch of medicine and microbiology which deals with the study of microorganisms including bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites which are of medical importance and are capable of causing infectious diseases in human beings. Course aims to provide a comprehensive theoretical knowledge of medical microbiology including the spread of micro-organisms, disease causation, diagnosis and or treatment of pathogens of major significance to public health and advanced practical training in this diverse field. The course is two years duration and the syllabus for the course is divided into four semesters. Candidates have a lot of career options after passing it as it is job orienting in nature.

M.Sc. Clinical Microbiology Eligibility

• B.Sc. degree or equivalent (Branch Microbiology) with minimum 60% marks.
• Some reputed colleges and institutes do conduct entrance examination to get admission to their M.Sc. Ddegree course.

M.Sc. Clinical Microbiology Syllabus

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M.Sc. Clinical Microbiology Colleges

• Mata Gujari Institute of Para Medical Science
• St. Philomena's College
• The Delhi Institute of Technology and Paramedical Sciences
• Anand Institute of Medical Science

M.Sc. Clinical Microbiology Course Suitability

• Those who have the capacity of research data using a range of relevant techniques, including the appropriate use of statistical methods and enable the student to focus on a piece of original research – this may be prospective and involve basic science or clinical skills and techniques or may focus on a detailed review of an area within the curriculum.
• Candidates will gain basic and advanced knowledge of important viral, bacterial and parasitic infections and learn how these infections are diagnosed and treated by clinicians.
• Those who the capacity of undertaking practical laboratory investigations in a safe, responsible and ethical manner, using, for example, aseptic techniques, microscopy skills and microbial identification.
• They should have skills like recording, analysing and interpreting data; writing research papers, reports and reviews.

How is M.Sc. Clinical Microbiology Course Beneficial?

• They can have jobs in healthcare organisations such as the National Health Service (NHS)-see NHS Careers and environmental organisations.
• They can also obtain jobs in industry like food and drink, pharmaceuticals, toiletries, and biotechnology companies, publicly funded research organisations and higher education institutions.
• It is beneficial to develop the research careers of clinicians, clinical scientists, biomedical scientists and other professionals interested in working in clinical microbiology. Also beneficial for further studies such as M.Phil. and Ph.D.
• They can work in diagnostic laboratories and pathology departments in large hospitals and medical schools.

M.Sc. Clinical Microbiology Employment Area

• Laboratories
• Private Hospitals
• Research Organizations
• Universities
• Pharmaceutical Industries
• Food Industry
• Beverage Industry
• Chemical Industries
• Environmental Agencies
• Agriculture Department

M.Sc. Clinical Microbiology Job Types

• Biomedical scientists
• Mycologists
• Protozoologists
• Biochemist
• Biotechnologist
• Analysts
• Microbiologists
• Cell Biologists
• Geneticists
• Immunologists
• Parasitologists
• Science Writer
• Teachers
• Virologists