M.Phil. (Microbiology)

Master of Philosophy in Microbiology

M.Phil. Microbiology or Master of Philosophy in Microbiology is a postgraduate Microbiology course. Microbiology is a branch of Biology that includes the study of growth, characteristics and various other aspects related to the life cycle of microorganisms such as protozoa, algae, fungi, bacteria and viruses. In other words, it is the study of microscopic organisms. Micro-organisms are very small organisms which are not visible through naked eye. M.Phil. (Microbiology) is basically one and half years but its duration varies from institute to institute. It is provided both based on regular and distance etc. by the institutes.  The research course is an important one and after its completion candidates mostly choose teaching fields. The course is job orienting in nature and provides many career opportunities after its completion.

M.Phil. Microbiology Eligibility

• Candidates should have passed a masters’ degree with at least 55%.

M.Phil. Microbiology Syllabus

Syllabus of Microbiology as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

M.Phil. Microbiology Colleges

• University of Delhi - DU, Delhi
• Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agriculture University, Hisar
• Shoolini University - SU, Solan
• Gulbarga University, Gulbarga

M.Phil. Microbiology Course Suitability

• One should have the qualities of identifying, selecting, organizing and communicating information; working on your own and as part of a small team, recognizing the opinions and views of all members of the team are the most suitable for it.
• Those who can use analytical and problem-solving skills, communicating information, time management and organizing your workload are also good for it.
• Students who want to pursue the research work for further studies also can go for the course.
• They should be able to identify, select, organize and communicate information; working on your own and as part of a small team, recognizing the opinions and views of all members of the team.

How is M.Phil. Microbiology Course Beneficial?

• Microbiologists work in almost every industry and have many different responsibilities. Microbiologists find jobs in many places like research and development laboratories of government and private hospitals, research organizations, pharmaceutical, food, beverage and chemical industries.
• Universities, research institutes, and industrial companies employ microbiologists to do basic, environmental, healthcare and agricultural research.
• Medical microbiologists also work in hospitals and Health Protection Agency laboratories.
• Industrial microbiologists work in a range of companies – from big pharmaceutical, biochemical, biotechnology and food businesses through to smaller firms that develop biopharmaceuticals or specialist products.
• Microbiologists can also become faculty members in Universities, Colleges or teachers in Schools, etc. For college teaching, a master's degree may be acceptable along with qualification of CSIR – NET, but a doctorate opens more avenues.

M.Phil. Microbiology Employment Areas

• Environmental Organisations
• Colleges & Universities
• Pharmaceuticals
• Healthcare Organisations
• Research Organisations
• Water and Biotechnology Companies
• Food and Drink Industry
• Forensic Science Laboratories

M.Phil. Microbiology Job Types

• Microbiology Demonstrator
• Quality Control Trainee
• Microbiology Assistant Professor
• Microbiologist
• Medical Microbiologist
• Junior Resident
• Microbiology Tutor
• Microbiology Lab Technician

Advance Course M.Phil. Microbiology

• Ph.D. (Microbiology)