M.Sc Medical Microbiology

Master of Science in Medical Microbiology

M.Sc Medical Microbiology or Master of Science in Medical Microbiology is a Post-Graduate Microbiology course. The M.Sc Medical Microbiology furnishes superlative advanced knowledge in the form of a Postgraduate degree in Science and Medical Microbiology. The Medical Microbiology course aims to provide a comprehensive theoretical knowledge of medical microbiology which includes 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 Medical Microbiology program equips students with the knowledge of diagnosing and treating diseases caused by bacteria, fungi, and parasites. The duration of the Medical Microbiology course is two years and it is an important one that provides a lot of career scopes for the candidates after its completion.

M.Sc Medical Microbiology Eligibility

• The candidate must have passed a B.Sc degree in any branch of Life Sciences such as Physiology, Zoology, Botany, Microbiology, and Chemistry.
• The general category candidate must have secured a minimum of 55% and the reserved category (SC / ST) candidate must have secured 50% in aggregate, in Life Sciences subjects in B.Sc.

M.Sc Medical Microbiology Syllabus

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

M.Sc Medical Microbiology Colleges

• Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research - PGIMER, Chandigarh
• University of Calicut, Calicut
• Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth University, Puducherry
• Singhania University, Pachauri Bari

M.Sc Medical Microbiology Course Suitability

• Those who want to have the scientific study of pathogenic bacteria that are significant factors in causing or facilitating human disease are well suited for it.
• They have the capacity of identifying, selecting, organizing, and communicating information; working on their own and as part of a small team, and recognizing the opinions and views of all members of the team.
• They should be able to use adaptable and flexible analytical and problem-solving skills; communicating information appropriately to different audiences.
• They should also be able to identify their own targets and those of others and ensure appropriate action is taken to reach the goals.

How is M.Sc Medical Microbiology Course Beneficial?

• The Master's degree course is beneficial for further studies such as a Ph.D. degree for research work.
• They can go for teaching in schools and after passing the NET exam they can go for a college lecturer job on a permanent basis.
• Applicants can also work in hospitals and Health Protection Agency laboratories.
• They can also find work in companies ranging from big pharmaceutical, biochemical, and biotechnology and food businesses to smaller firms that develop biopharmaceuticals or specialist products.

M.Sc Medical Microbiology Employment Areas

• Government and Private Hospitals
• Colleges & Universities
• Environmental Organisations
• Forensic Science Labs
• Food and Drink Industry
• Healthcare Organisations
• Higher Education Institutes
• Petroleum Industries
• Pharmaceutical Companies
• Public Health Organizations
• Public Funded Research Organizations
• Water and Biotechnology Companies

M.Sc Medical Microbiology Job Types

• Analyst
• Biomedical Scientist
• Lecturer, Reader & Professor
• Microbiologist
• Medical Microbiologist / Medical Representative / Medical Lab Technician
• Scientist or Technician
• Sales Promotion Manager / Sales Promotion Officer
• Technical or Science Writer

Advanced Course in M.Sc Medical Microbiology

• Ph.D