INTRODUCTION
The Master of Science (MSc) in Microbiology degree is a two-year post-graduate course in the Life Science subject Microbiology. Microbiology is the branch of science which deals with the study of living systems and their interaction with other living organisms and the environment. The course is usually undertaken after a three-year BSc graduate degree program and prepares candidates for application and research-based careers. The course provides in-depth knowledge about Microbiology and emphasizes on the theoretical and practical concepts and the fundamentals of Microbiology. It also involves the basic concepts of Biology and Chemistry. Important theories are taught that involve microbial, water microbiology, soil microbiology, nano microbiology, agricultural microbiology, evolutionary microbiology, molecular microbiology, and microbial genetics. Candidates are trained to determine the composition, structure, function, and application of living organisms in daily life, profession, research, and industry.
The course enhances personal skills like communication, attention to detail, teamwork, logic, presentation, and analysis; and professional skills like planning and execution, problem- solving, critical thinking, analytical thinking, and reasoning.
SCOPE OF MSc MICROBIOLOGY
MSc Microbiology graduates have multiple opportunities in the fields of Research and Science. Opportunities can be found in:
- Students can contribute as scientists in national laboratories and organizations like:
- Indian Analytical Testing Laboratory
- Indian Institute of Science
- Indian Institute of Technology
- Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
- Apotex Research Centre
- Space Application Centres (SAC)
- National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL)
- All India Institute of Hygiene & Public Health
- Raja Ramanna Centre for advanced Technology (RRCAT)
- Students can become Research Associates in research institutes like:
- Institute for Plasma Research (IPR)
- Anand Diagnostic Laboratory
- Bioline Pharma
- Equinox Pharma
- Consortium for Scientific Research (CSR)
- Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER)
- Students can assist in laboratories and institutes of Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) like:
