M.D. (Microbiology)

Doctor of Medicine in Microbiology

M.D. Microbiology or Doctor of Medicine in Microbiology is a postgraduate Microbiology course. Candidates acquire the knowledge in the sub-specialties of Bacteriology including Mycobacteriology, Virology, Parasitology, Immunology, and Serology & Mycology to be able to deal with diagnosis and prevention of infectious diseases in the community. Subjects studied under this degree are general microbiology, human immunology, mycology and bacterial pathogenesis. The course includes general microbiology, human immunology, mycology and bacterial pathogenesis. The duration of the course is three years and it is an important and career orienting in nature that opens many scopes for the candidates after its successful completion.

M.D. Microbiology Eligibility                       

• Candidates should have passed an M.B.B.S. with minimum 55% marks from a recognised university board.
• Some reputed colleges and universities conduct an entrance examination for admission.

M.D. Microbiology Syllabus

Syllabus of Microbiology as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

M.D. Microbiology Colleges

• Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Faridkot
• SRM Institute of Science and Technology - Kattankulathur, Kanchipuram
• Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research, Kolkata

M.D. Microbiology Course Suitability

• They should also have a mind which is employing a range of investigative, recording and analysis techniques; preparing, interpreting and presenting data, using statistical programs, qualitative and quantitative techniques and spreadsheets.
• They should have the spirit of scientific inquiry and mind, oriented to the principles of research methodology and epidemiology.
• Other necessary skills for the course are microscopy skills and microbial identification and considering relevant health and safety regulations; applying scientific thought, rationales and approaches.
• Those who want to get knowledge of the nature of infecting organisms, the pathogenesis of infectious diseases, diagnostics and treatment and establish effective relationships with patients, physicians, laboratory technologists and other healthcare professionals are a good suit for it.

How is M.D. Microbiology Course Beneficial?

• It is beneficial as it produces a competent specialist and medical teacher who shall recognize the health needs of the community and carry out professional obligations ethically in keeping with the objectives of the national health policy and the contemporary advances and developments in the field of medical and diagnostic Microbiology.
• The Course is also beneficial for further research studies such as Ph.D. etc.
• They can become research scientist (life sciences); who designs, conducts and analyses experiments, either with a definite end use or to broaden scientific understanding in general.
• They have also the option of becoming science writer; here they research, write and edit scientific news articles and features for business, trade and professional publications, specialist scientific and technical journals, and the general media.

M.D. Microbiology Employment Areas

• Biotechnology Companies
• Environmental Organisations
• Food and Drink Industry
• Forensic Labs
• Healthcare Organisations
• Pharmaceuticals
• Research Institutes

M.D. Microbiology Job Types

• Additional Professor
• Biological Scientist
• Dental Hygienist
• Medical Scientist
• Medical Secretary
• Occupational Therapist
• Physical Therapist
• Respiratory Therapist
• Surgical Technologist

Advance Course in M.D. Microbiology

• Ph.D. Microbiology