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

Duration:	2 Years
Level:	Post Graduation
Type:	Degree
Eligibility:	Graduation

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

M.Sc. (Hons.) Microbiology Eligibility

B.Sc. Degree (10+2+3 system of education) in any Science subject any combination with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA.
Some of the very reputed universities and institutes conduct entrance examination to get admission to the degree course.

M.Sc. (Hons.) Microbiology Syllabus

The following are study related subjects:-

Sr. No.	Subjects of Study
Sem. I
1	General Microbiology
2	Bacteriology
3	Virology
4	Mycology and Plant Pathology
5	Microbiological Techniques I
6	Microbiological Techniques II
Sem. II
1	Concepts in Immunology
2	Medical Microbiology
3	Microbial Physiology & Biochemistry
4	Molecular Biology & Genetic Engineering
5	Industrial Microbiology
6	Lab Techniques in Medical Microbiology & Immunology
7	Applied Microbiology Lab
Sem. III
1	Clinical and Diagnostic Microbiology
2	Environmental Biotechnology
3	Advances in Industrial Microbiology
4	Clinical Diagnostic Lab
5	Environmental & Industrial
6	Microbiology Lab
7	Tutorials
Sem. IV
1	Seminar
2	Recent Advances in Microbiology
3	Project Work / Industrial Training

M.Sc. (Hons.) Microbiology College

Guru Nanak Dev University

M.Sc. (Hons.) Microbiology Course Suitability

Applicants those who have the capability of performing the following activities such as perform shake-flask studies strain improvement, fermentation process development, media optimization etc. can go for this course.
Students should possess grip in chemistry, mathematics, biology, and physics include good writing and verbal skills are good suit for it.
They should have adaptable and flexible analytical and problem-solving skills; communicating information appropriately to different audiences.
They should be able to evaluate their own performance and that of others, as well as carrying out time management and organising your workload.

How is M.Sc. (Hons.) Microbiology Course Beneficial?

They can work in hospitals in pathology or cytology laboratories.
In Agricultural research, they are recruited for conducting research. Microbiology and immunology provide major inputs to biotechnology and hence several organizations involved in Biotechnological research offer opportunities.
After passing the course, they can also go for further research studies and teaching jobs.
They can also become general microbiologists; they focuses on the fundamentals and basic features of micro-organisms including ecology, metabolism, genetics, physiology and structure.

M.Sc. (Hons.) Microbiology Job Types