M.Sc Industrial Microbiology

Master of Science in Industrial Microbiology

M.Sc Industrial Microbiology or Master of Science in Industrial Microbiology is a postgraduate Microbiology course. The Master's degree course teaches the student to develop the technologies to control and manipulate the growth and activities of selected biological agents to create desirable products and economic gain or to prevent economic loss. In addition to bacteria and yeasts, animal and plant cell cultures are now used to produce sophisticated products such as monoclonal antibodies, immune-modulating compounds, and complex plant metabolites.

M.Sc in Industrial Microbiology course takes forward undergraduate learning to enhance student knowledge and achieve expertise in the area of specialization. The program aims to build the expertise of the students in the niche areas of industrial microbiology. The study of Industrial Microbiology course will equip students with the requisite skills to become competent for services where these skills are required and are in high demand.

The Industrial Microbiology course involves the utilization of microorganisms in the production of a wide range of products, including enzymes, foods, beverages, chemical feedstocks, fuels and pharmaceuticals, and clean technologies employed for waste treatment and pollution control. The duration of the Master of Science in Industrial Microbiology course is two years and it is career-orienting in nature that opens a lot of job scopes for them after its successful completion.

M.Sc Industrial Microbiology Eligibility

• Bachelor's degree in Science (B.Sc Botany / Biotechnology / Microbiology / Biochemistry) with minimum 55% marks. OR
• B.Sc degree from any University in Kerala with Polymer Chemistry / Industrial Chemistry / Petro Chemicals / Environment & Water Management as the main subject and Mathematics and Physics / Computer Science, as subsidiaries with 55% marks in the main subject.
• Some renowned colleges and institutes conduct their own entrance examination to get admission to their M.Sc Degree course.

M.Sc Industrial Microbiology Syllabus

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

M.Sc Industrial Microbiology Colleges

• Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati
• Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, Hisar
• Lovely Professional University - LPU, Jalandhar
• University of Madras, Chennai

M.Sc Industrial Microbiology Course Suitability

• The Industrial Microbiology degree course is suitable for those who want to pursue studies in pharmaceutical manufacturing, food processing, biotechnology, and bioremediation.
• Who is able to identify, select, organize, and communicate information;
• Another main skill is working on your own and as part of a small team, recognizing the opinions and views of all members of the team.
• They should have also skills like communicating information appropriately to different audiences; evaluating their own performance and that of others, as well as carrying out time management, and organizing their workload.

How is the M.Sc Industrial Microbiology Course Beneficial?

• The Master's degree course is beneficial to deal with the study of tiny organisms, such as bacteria, viruses, protozoa, fungi, algae, etc. The many roles of microorganisms in the life of humans and their environment are described.
• The Industrial Microbiology course gives a good base for further studies such as a Ph.D. degree for further research work.
• They can work in product development and in sales and production management in a variety of fields.
• They can find jobs in hospitals, clinical laboratories, testing facilities, and in industry, fulfilling different roles depending on their interests and qualifications.

M.Sc Industrial Microbiology Employment Areas

• Agriculture
• Food Industries
• Laboratories
• Neutraceuticals
• Pharmaceuticals

M.Sc Industrial Microbiology Job Types

• Associate Consultant - Health Care
• Export Assistant
• Food & Hygiene Quality Controller
• Head - Technical Training Centre
• Medical Coding Trainer
• Product Manager - Cell Culture
• Professor & Associate Professor
• Project Assistant and Field Assistant
• Quality Systems Coordinator
• Sales Manager - Life Sciences
• Trainer Scientific Officer