M.Sc Clinical Microbiology

Master of Science in Clinical Microbiology

M.Sc Clinical Microbiology or Master of Science in Clinical Microbiology is a Post-Graduate Microbiology course. Clinical microbiology is both a branch of medicine and microbiology that 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.

The Master of Science in Clinical Microbiology 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 Master of Science in Clinical Microbiology 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

• They should have passed B.Sc MLT or B.Sc (Medical / Applied Medical Science / Biosciences / Medical Science & Allied Medical / Life Sciences) with 50% aggregate marks or it is equivalent.
• Admission Criteria are merit in the qualifying examination.

M.Sc Clinical Microbiology Syllabus

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

M.Sc Clinical Microbiology Colleges

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

M.Sc Clinical Microbiology Course Suitability

• Those who have the capacity to 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 have 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, analyzing, and interpreting data; writing research papers, reports, and reviews.

How is the M.Sc Clinical Microbiology Course Beneficial?

• They can have jobs in healthcare organizations such as the National Health Service (NHS)-see NHS Careers and environmental organizations.
• They can also obtain jobs in an industry like food and drink, pharmaceuticals, toiletries, biotechnology companies, publicly funded research organizations, and higher education institutions.
• The Clinical Microbiology degree 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 a Ph.D. degree.
• They can work in diagnostic laboratories and pathology departments in large hospitals and medical schools.

M.Sc Clinical Microbiology Employment Areas

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

M.Sc Clinical Microbiology Job Types

• Analyst
• Biochemist
• Biotechnologist
• Biomedical Scientist
• Cell Biologist
• Geneticist
• Immunologist
• Mycologist
• Microbiologist
• Parasitologist
• Protozoologist
• Science Writer
• Teacher
• Virologist