M.Sc Microbiology

Master of Science in Microbiology

M.Sc Microbiology or Master of Science in Microbiology is a Post-Graduate Microbiology course. Biochemistry is the discipline in which scientists combine chemistry and biology to investigate living systems and their relationship to the environment. The M.Sc in Microbiology course covers the studies of microorganisms and their effect on humans.

The Master of Science in Microbiology course gives theoretical and practical knowledge of the subject. The duration of the M.Sc in Microbiology is two academic years and the syllabus is divided into four semesters. The syllabus for the Microbiology course is divided into four semesters.

M.Sc Microbiology Eligibility

• The candidates should complete their B.Sc under any registered University in respective subjects with two subjects combination among- Agriculture / Applied Nutrition / Botany / Biochemistry / Biotechnology / Chemistry / Dairy Sciences / Environmental Sciences / Forestry / Fisheries / Horticulture / Home Science / Human Genetics / Microbiology / Medical Lab Technology / Nursing / Nutrition, and Dietetics / Public Health / Plant Protection / Zoology,
• The marks of admission for this course vary from University to University.

M.Sc Microbiology Syllabus

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

M.Sc Microbiology Colleges

• Assam University, Silchar
• Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Delhi
• Bhavnagar University, Bhavnagar
• KIIT School of Biotechnology - KSBT, Bhawanipatna

M.Sc Microbiology Course Suitability

• Applicants 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 who possess a grip on chemistry, mathematics, biology, and physics including good writing and verbal skills are a good suit for it.
• A student interested in biochemistry may like to perform experiments or is inquisitive about how things work also can apply to it.
• They should be able to identify, select, organize, and communicate information; working as part of a small team, recognizing the opinions and views of all members of the team.

How is the M.Sc Microbiology Course Beneficial?

• Microbiologists work in hospitals in pathology or cytology laboratories.
• In pharmaceutical industries, opportunities exist in the R&D division.
• In Agricultural research, microbiologists are recruited for conducting research. Microbiology and immunology provide major inputs to biotechnology and hence several organizations involved in Biotechnological research offer opportunities.
• To handle industrial production organisms or cultures on various aspects including preservation and maintenance and carry out various microbiological operations involved in bacterial and fungal fermentations from Lab-scale to Pilot-scale to Industrial-scale.

M.Sc Microbiology Employment Areas

• Agri-Chemical Companies
• Educational Institutes
• Environmental Consultants
• Food Standards Agencies
• Food and Beverage Companies
• Pharmaceutical Companies
• Water Companies
• Waste Management Companies

M.Sc Microbiology Job Types

• Assistant Professor
• Chief Hygienist
• Executive / Senior Executive
• Microbiologist / Microbiology Lecturer / Microbiology Demonstrator / Microbiology Lab Technician
• Quality Control Executive
• Research Officer

Advanced Course in M.Sc Microbiology

• Ph.D. (Microbiology)