MD Microbiology (Doctor of Medicine in Microbiology)
The MBBS doctors who qualify the MD Microbiology, then they are known as Medical Microbiologists. The medical microbiologists have the knowledge of both clinical skills and laboratory skills. In medical microbiology, the main focus is given to skills and knowledge relating to microbial infections that are caused in humans.
Medical microbiologists aid in diagnosis and management of infectious diseases and help ensure the safety of those at risk of acquiring infectious diseases, both in hospitals and communities. The medical microbiologists will also give advice to the patients suffering from infectious diseases. They are required to prescribe patients and convince them to undergo diagnosis by taking up proper tests. Medical microbiologists provide proper advice regarding the interpretation of results and the appropriateness of further investigations and antibiotic treatments.
Medical microbiologists play a key role in controlling the spread of infectious diseases in communities. They work in hospitals, infection control teams to reduce the spread of infections in hospitals including pandemics like Covid-19, SARS, MRSA, Ebola Virus, HIV etc in communities.
They are responsible to identify and monitor the patterns of infectious diseases and report the unusual occurrences of infections to the authorities. They work in infection control activities along with nurses and other healthcare professionals in hospitals.
MD Microbiology course details
| Duration | 3 Years |
|---|---|
| Level | Master Level |
| Admission Mode | Merit/Management |
| Entrance Exam | NEET-PG |
| Type of Institution | Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science/ Deemed University/ Private University. |
| Eligibility | The candidate should be a graduate in Medicine (M.B.B.S)from any university recognised by the Medical Council of India. The candidate should have completed satisfactorily the Rotating compulsory internship of one year in an institution recognised by the Medical Council of India he candidate should have obtained permanent Registration of any State Medical Council. No candidate shall be admitted to any post graduate degree / diploma course unless the candidate has obtained and produced the eligibility certificate issued by the University. NEET PG is mandatory* |
| Fees |
KEA: (The fees structure mentioned above are as per 2020 medical counselling). |
| Admission Process: |
Candidates seeking admission to MD should mandatorily qualify NEET-PG Exam. The NEET qualified students are required to undergo two types of counselling. 1.The students seeking admission to medical colleges affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) should undergo the counselling conducted by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA). 2.The students seeking admission to deemed universities should undergo counselling conducted by Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). |
List of Top MD Microbiology Colleges in Karnataka
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Sri Devaraj URS Medical College - Kolar
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Course name: MD Microbiology
Affiliations:
- Sri Devaraj Urs Academy of Higher Education, Deemed to be University
- MCI
- Government of Karnataka
Eligibility: Must have a recognized degree of MBBS awarded by an Indian University in respect of recognized Medical College. PG NEET Qualifying Mandatory*
Duration: 3 Years
Campus Location: Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College Tamaka, Kolar, Karnataka,563 103
Distance:
The college is located in Kolar, 65.2 km from Bangalore City, and is well connected to bus stations, railway stations, and the airport.
- Distance from Bangalore City Railway Station to Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College: 82.8 kms
- Distance from Bangalore Airport to Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College: 76 kms
- Distance from Majestic Bus Stand to Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College: 75.2 kms
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Sri Siddharatha Medical College - SSMC - Tumkur
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Course name: MD Microbiology
Affiliations:
- Sri Siddhartha Medical College
- MCI
- Government of Karnataka
Eligibility: Must have a recognized degree of MBBS awarded by an Indian University in respect of recognized Medical College. PG NEET Qualifying Mandatory*
Duration: 3 Years
Specializations:
MD - Anaesthesiology MD - General Medicine MD - Paediatrics MS - Orthopaedics MD - Anatomy MS - General Surgery MD - Community Medicine MD - Microbiology MD - Physiology MD - Pathology MS - Ophthalmology MS - Obstetrics & Gynaecology MD - Radio Diagnosis/Radiology MD - Psychiatry MD - Dermatology , Venereology & Leprosy MS - ENT
Campus Location: Sree Siddhartha Medical College and Research Centre, B.H. Road, Agalkote, Tumkur, Karnataka, India.
Distance:
The college is located in Tumkur City, 77 km from Bangalore City, and is well connected to bus stations, railway stations, and the airport.
- Distance from Bangalore Airport to Sri Siddhartha Medical College: 96.8 kms
- Distance from Bangalore City Railway Station to Sri Siddhartha Medical College: 75.6 kms
- Distance from Majestic Bus Stand to Sri Siddhartha Medical College: 74.9 kms
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Dr. BR Ambedkar Medical College - Bangalore
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Course name: MD Microbiology
Affiliations:
- Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science (RGUHS)
- MCI
- Government of Karnataka
Eligibility: Must have a recognized degree of MBBS awarded by an Indian University in respect of recognized Medical College. PG NEET Qualifying Mandatory*
Duration: 3 Years
Specializations:
MD - Anaesthesiology MD - General Medicine MD - Paediatrics MS - Orthopaedics MD - Anatomy MS - General Surgery MD - Community Medicine MD - Pharmacology MD - Forensic Medicine MD - Microbiology MD - Biochemistry MD - Physiology MD - Pathology MS - Ophthalmology MS - Obstetrics & Gynaecology MD - Radio Diagnosis/Radiology MD - Dermatology , Venereology & Leprosy MS - ENT
Campus Location: Dr B R Ambedkar Medical College Kadugondanahalli Bangalore - 560045
Distance:
The college is located in Kadugondanahalli and is well connected to bus stations, railway stations, and the airport.
- Distance from Bangalore Airport to Dr. BR Ambedkar Medical College: 31.4 km
- Distance from Majestic Bus Stand to Dr. BR Ambedkar Medical College: 10.1 km
- Distance from Bangalore City Railway Station to Dr. BR Ambedkar Medical College: 10.1 km
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MS Ramaiah Medical College - Bangalore
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Course name: MD Microbiology
Affiliations:
- Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science (RGUHS)
- MCI
- Government of Karnataka
Eligibility: Must have a recognized degree of MBBS awarded by an Indian University in respect of recognized Medical College. PG NEET Qualifying Mandatory*
Duration: 3 Years
Specializations:
MD - Anaesthesiology MD - General Medicine MD - Paediatrics MS - Orthopaedics MD - Anatomy MS - General Surgery MD - Community Medicine MD - Pharmacology MD - Forensic Medicine MD - Microbiology MD - Biochemistry MD - Physiology MD - Pathology MS - Ophthalmology MD - Radiation Oncology MS - Obstetrics & Gynaecology MD - Radio Diagnosis/Radiology MD - Psychiatry MD - Emergency Medicine MD - Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases MD - Dermatology , Venereology & Leprosy MS - ENT
Campus Location: M S Ramaiah Nagar, MSRIT Post Bangalore - 560 054
Distance:
The college is located in Mathikere and is well connected to bus stations, railway stations, and the airport.
- Distance from Bangalore Airport to M S Ramaiah Medical College: 31.2 km
- Distance from Bangalore City Railway Station to M S Ramaiah Medical College: 8.8 km
- Distance from Majestic Bus Stand to M S Ramaiah Medical College: 8.8 km
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KLE's Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College - Belgaum
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Course name: MD Microbiology
Affiliations:
- KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research (Deemed-to-be-University)
- MCI
- Government of Karnataka
Eligibility: Must have a recognized degree of MBBS awarded by an Indian University in respect of recognized Medical College. PG NEET Qualifying Mandatory*
Duration: 3 Years, Full time, Graduation Programme
Specializations:
MD - Anaesthesiology MD - General Medicine MD - Paediatrics MS - Orthopaedics MD - Anatomy MS - General Surgery MD - Community Medicine MD - Pharmacology MD - Forensic Medicine MD - Microbiology MD - Biochemistry MD - Physiology MD - Pathology MS - Ophthalmology MS - Obstetrics & Gynaecology MD - Radio Diagnosis/Radiology MD - Psychiatry MD - Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases MD - Dermatology , Venereology & Leprosy MS - ENT
Campus Location: JNMC KLE University Campus, Nehru Nagar, Belgaum, Karnataka 590010
Distance:
The college is located in Belgaum, around 508 km from Bangalore, and is well connected to bus stations, railway stations, and the airport.
- Distance from Bangalore Airport to Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College: 524 km
- Distance from Majestic Bus Stand to Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College: 503 km
- Distance from Bangalore City Railway Station to Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College: 503 km
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JSS Medical College and Hospital- Mysore
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Course name: MD Microbiology
Affiliations:
- JSS Academy of Higher Education & research
- MCI
- Government of Karnataka
Eligibility: Pass in MBBS from a recognized university and should be PG-NEET eligible for the present year Eligibility for the M.D. course is restricted to those holding the M.B.B.S. degree. The certification must be from a university that is acknowledged by the Medical Council of India.
Duration: 3 Years
Specializations:
MD - General Medicine MS - Orthopaedics MD - Anatomy MS - General Surgery MD - Community Medicine MD - Pharmacology MD - Forensic Medicine MD - Microbiology MD - Biochemistry MD - Physiology MD - Pathology MS - Ophthalmology MS - Obstetrics & Gynaecology MD - Radio Diagnosis/Radiology MD - Psychiatry MD - Emergency Medicine MD - Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases MD - Dermatology , Venereology & Leprosy MS - ENT MD - Hospital Administration
Campus Location: JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research JSS Medical Institutions Campus Sri Shivarathreeshwara Nagara Mysuru – 570 015 Karnataka INDIA
Distance:
The college is located in Mysuru, 146 km from Bangalore City, and is well connected to bus stations, railway stations, and the airport.
- Distance from Bangalore Airport to JSS Medical College and Hospital: 171 kms
- Distance from Majestic Bus Stand to JSS Medical College and Hospital: 137 kms
- Distance from Bangalore City Railway Station to JSS Medical College and Hospital: 135 kms
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Bapuji's J.J.M Medical College - Davanagere
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Course name: MD Microbiology
Affiliations:
- Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science (RGUHS)
- MCI
- Government of Karnataka
Eligibility: Must have a recognized degree of MBBS awarded by an Indian University in respect of recognized Medical College. PG NEET Eligibility Mandatory*
Duration: 3 Years
Specializations:
MD - Anaesthesiology MD - General Medicine MD - Paediatrics MS - Orthopaedics MD - Anatomy MS - General Surgery MD - Community Medicine MD - Pharmacology MD - Forensic Medicine MD - Microbiology MD - Biochemistry MD - Physiology MD - Pathology MS - Obstetrics & Gynaecology MD - Radio Diagnosis/Radiology MD - Psychiatry MD - Emergency Medicine MD - Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases MD - Dermatology , Venereology & Leprosy MS - ENT
Campus Location: Medical College Rd, MCC B Block, Kuvempu Nagar, Davanagere, Karnataka - 577004
Distance:
The college is located in Davanagere, 265 km from Bangalore, and is well connected to bus stations, railway stations, and the airport.
- Distance from Bangalore Airport to JJM Medical College: 287 km
- Distance from Bangalore City Railway Station to JJM Medical College: 262 km
- Distance from Majestic Bus Stand to JJM Medical College: 261 km
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Rajarajeswari Medical College - Bangalore
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Course name: MD General Medicine
Affiliations:
- Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science (RGUHS)
- MCI
- Government of Karnataka
Eligibility: Must have a recognized degree of MBBS awarded by an Indian University in respect of recognized Medical College. PG NEET Eligibility Mandatory*
Duration: 3 Years
Specializations:
MD - Anaesthesiology MD - General Medicine MD - Paediatrics MS - Orthopaedics MS - General Surgery MD - Community Medicine MD - Pharmacology MD - Forensic Medicine MD - Microbiology MD - Biochemistry MD - Physiology MD - Pathology MS - Ophthalmology MS - Obstetrics & Gynaecology MD - Radio Diagnosis/Radiology MD - Psychiatry MD - Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases MD - Dermatology , Venereology & Leprosy MS - ENT
Campus Location: RajaRajeswari Medical College & Hospital 2nd Floor, Ramohalli Cross, Kumbalgodu, Mysore Road, Bangalore - 560 060., Karnataka, India
Distance:
The college is located in Mysore Road and is well connected to bus stations, railway stations, and the airport.
- Distance from Bangalore Airport to RajaRajeswari Medical College: 52.2 km
- Distance from Majestic Bus Stand to RajaRajeswari Medical College: 18 km
- Distance from Bangalore City Railway Station to RajaRajeswari Medical College: 15.8 km
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Kempegowda Institute of Medical Science - KIMS - Bangalore
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Course name: MD Microbiology
Affiliations:
- Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science (RGUHS)
- MCI
- Government of Karnataka
Eligibility: Must have a recognized degree of MBBS awarded by an Indian University in respect of recognized Medical College. PG NEET Eligibility Mandatory*
Duration: 3 Years
Specializations:
MD - Anaesthesiology MD - General Medicine MD - Paediatrics MS - Orthopaedics MD - Anatomy MS - General Surgery MD - Community Medicine MD - Pharmacology MD - Forensic Medicine MD - Microbiology MD - Biochemistry MD - Physiology MD - Pathology MS - Ophthalmology MS - Obstetrics & Gynaecology MD - Radio Diagnosis/Radiology MD - Psychiatry MD - Emergency Medicine MD - Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases MD - Dermatology , Venereology & Leprosy MS - ENT
Campus Location: Kempegowda Institute Of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Banashankari 2nd Stage , Bangalore - 560070 Distance:
Distance:
The college is located in Banashankari and is well connected to bus stations, railway stations, and the airport.
- Distance from Bangalore Airport to Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS): 42.4 km
- Distance from Bangalore City Railway Station to Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS): 7.7 km
- Distance from Majestic Bus Stand to Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS): 7.3 km
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The Oxford Medical College, Hospital And Research Center - Bangalore
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Course name: MD Microbiology
Affiliations:
- Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science (RGUHS)
- MCI
- Government of Karnataka
Eligibility: Must have a recognized degree of MBBS awarded by an Indian University in respect of recognized Medical College. PG NEET Eligibility Mandatory*
Duration: 3 Years
Specializations:
MD - Anaesthesiology MD - General Medicine MD - Paediatrics MS - Orthopaedics MD - Anatomy MS - General Surgery MD - Community Medicine MD - Pharmacology MD - Forensic Medicine MD - Microbiology MD - Biochemistry MD - Physiology MD - Pathology MS - Ophthalmology MS - Obstetrics & Gynaecology MD - Radio Diagnosis/Radiology MD - Dermatology , Venereology & Leprosy MS - ENT
Campus Location: Yadavanahalli, Attibele, Behind La Classic Hotel, Bangalore - 562107
Distance:
The college is located in Bangalore and is well connected to bus stations, railway stations, and the airport.
- Distance from Bangalore Airport to The Oxford Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre: 66.6 km
- Distance from Bangalore City Railway Station to The Oxford Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre: 34.8 km
- Distance from Majestic Bus Stand to The Oxford Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre: 34.8 km
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BGS Global Institute of Medical Sciences - Bangalore
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Course name: MD Microbiology
Affiliations:
- Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science (RGUHS)
- MCI
- Government of Karnataka
Eligibility: Must have a recognized degree of MBBS awarded by an Indian University in respect of recognized Medical College. PG NEET Eligibility Mandatory*
Duration: 3 Years
Specializations:
MD - Anaesthesiology MD - General Medicine MD - Paediatrics MS - Orthopaedics MD - Anatomy MS - General Surgery MD - Community Medicine MD - Pharmacology MD - Microbiology MD - Biochemistry MD - Physiology MD - Pathology MS - Ophthalmology MS - Obstetrics & Gynaecology MD - Radio Diagnosis/Radiology MD - Dermatology , Venereology & Leprosy
Campus Location: BGS and SJB group of Institution #67,BGS Health & Education City Uttarahalli Road, Kengeri, Bangalore South – 560060 KARNATAKA INDIA
Distance:
The college is located in Kengeri and is well connected to bus stations, railway stations, and the airport.
- Distance from Bangalore Airport to BGS Global Institute of Medical Sciences: 51.4 km
- Distance from Bangalore City Railway Station to BGS Global Institute of Medical Sciences: 17 km
- Distance from Majestic Bus Stand to BGS Global Institute of Medical Sciences: 16 km
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Sapthagiri Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre - Bangalore
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Course name: MD General Medicine
Affiliations:
- Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science (RGUHS)
- MCI
- Government of Karnataka
Eligibility: Must have a recognized degree of MBBS awarded by an Indian University in respect of recognized Medical College. PG NEET Eligibility Mandatory*
Duration: 3 Years
Specializations:
MD - Anaesthesiology MD - General Medicine MD - Paediatrics MS - Orthopaedics MS - General Surgery MD - Community Medicine MD - Pharmacology MD - Forensic Medicine MD - Microbiology MD - Biochemistry MD - Physiology MD - Pathology MS - Ophthalmology MS - Obstetrics & Gynaecology MD - Radio Diagnosis/Radiology MD - Psychiatry MD - Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases MD - Dermatology , Venereology & Leprosy MS - ENT
Campus Location: No. 15, Chikkasandra, Hesaraghatta Main Road, Bangalore - 560 090
Distance:
The college is located in Hesaraghatta and is well connected to bus stations, railway stations, and the airport.
- Distance from Bangalore Airport to Sapthagiri Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre: 38.9 km
- Distance from Bangalore City Railway Station to Sapthagiri Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre: 15.7 km
- Distance from Majestic Bus Stand to Sapthagiri Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre: 15 km
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SS Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre - Davanagere
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Course name: MD Microbiology
Affiliations:
- Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science (RGUHS)
- MCI
- Government of Karnataka
Eligibility: Must have a recognized degree of MBBS awarded by an Indian University in respect of recognized Medical College. PG NEET Eligibility Mandatory*
Duration: 3 Years
Specializations:
MD - Anaesthesiology MD - General Medicine MD - Paediatrics MS - Orthopaedics MD - Anatomy MS - General Surgery MD - Community Medicine MD - Pharmacology MD - Forensic Medicine MD - Microbiology MD - Biochemistry MD - Physiology MD - Pathology MS - Obstetrics & Gynaecology MD - Radio Diagnosis/Radiology MD - Psychiatry MD - Emergency Medicine MD - Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases MD - Dermatology , Venereology & Leprosy MS - ENT
Campus Location: Jnanashankara, NH-4 Bypass Road, Post Box No: 1, Davangere - 577005
Distance:
The college is located in Davanagere, 265 km from Bangalore, and is well connected to bus stations, railway stations, and the airport.
- Distance from Bangalore Airport to SS Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre: 281 km
- Distance from Bangalore City Railway Station to SS Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre: 260 km
- Distance from Majestic Bus Stand to SS Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre: 259 km
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Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences - Bellur, Mandya
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Course name: MD Microbiology
Affiliations:
- Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science (RGUHS)
- MCI
- Government of Karnataka
Eligibility: Must have a recognized degree of MBBS awarded by an Indian University in respect of recognized Medical College. PG NEET Eligibility Mandatory*
Duration: 3 Years
Specializations:
MD - Anaesthesiology MD - General Medicine MD - Paediatrics MS - Orthopaedics MD - Anatomy MS - General Surgery MD - Community Medicine MD - Pharmacology MD - Forensic Medicine MD - Microbiology MD - Biochemistry MD - Physiology MD - Pathology MS - Ophthalmology MS - Obstetrics & Gynaecology MD - Radio Diagnosis/Radiology MD - Dermatology , Venereology & Leprosy MS - ENT
Campus Location: Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences Balagangadharanatha Nagara - 571448 Nagamangala Taluk, Mandya District, Karnataka
Distance:
The college is located in Mandya District, 101 km from Bangalore City, and is well connected to bus stations, railway stations, and the airport.
- Distance from Bangalore Airport to Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences: 130 km
- Distance from Bangalore City Railway Station to Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences: 105 km
- Distance from Majestic Bus Stand to Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences: 105 km
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Yenepoya Medical College - Mangaluru
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Course name: MD Microbiology
Affiliations:
- Yenepoya University, Deemed To Be University
- MCI
- Government of Karnataka
Eligibility: Must have a recognized degree of MBBS awarded by an Indian University in respect of recognized Medical College. PG NEET Eligibility Mandatory*
Duration: 3 Years
Specializations:
MD - Anaesthesiology MD - General Medicine MD - Paediatrics MS - Orthopaedics MD - Anatomy MS - General Surgery MD - Pharmacology MD - Forensic Medicine MD - Microbiology MD - Biochemistry MD - Physiology MD - Pathology MS - Ophthalmology MS - Obstetrics & Gynaecology MD - Radio Diagnosis/Radiology MD - Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases MD - Dermatology , Venereology & Leprosy MS - ENT
Campus Location: University Road, Yenepoya University Campus, Deralakatte, Karnataka - 575018
Distance:
The college is located in Mangalore, 344 km from Bangalore City, and is well connected to bus stations, railway stations, and the airport.
- Distance from Bangalore Airport to Yenepoya Medical College: 367 km
- Distance from Bangalore City Railway Station to Yenepoya Medical College: 341 km
- Distance from Majestic Bus Stand to Yenepoya Medical College: 341 km
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NITTE's K S Hegde Medical Academy - Mangaluru
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Course name: MD Microbiology
Affiliations:
- NITTE(Deemed to be University) Mangaluru
- MCI
- Government of Karnataka
Eligibility: Must have a recognized degree of MBBS awarded by an Indian University in respect of recognized Medical College. PG NEET Eligibility Mandatory*
Duration: 3 Years
Specializations:
MD - Anaesthesiology MD - General Medicine MD - Paediatrics MS - Orthopaedics MD - Anatomy MS - General Surgery MD - Community Medicine MD - Pharmacology MD - Forensic Medicine MD - Microbiology MD - Biochemistry MD - Physiology MD - Pathology MS - Ophthalmology MS - Obstetrics & Gynaecology MD - Radio Diagnosis/Radiology MD - Psychiatry MD - Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases MD - Dermatology , Venereology & Leprosy MS - ENT
Campus Location: K S Hegde Medical Academy, P.O Deralakatte, Mangaluru - 575018
Distance:
The college is located in Mangaluru, 352 km from Bangalore City, and is well connected to bus stations, railway stations, and the airport.
- Distance from Bangalore Airport to K S Hegde Medical Academy: 366 km
- Distance from Bangalore City Railway Station to K S Hegde Medical Academy: 341 km
- Distance from Majestic Bus Stand to K S Hegde Medical Academy: 341 km
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AJ Institute of Medical Science - Mangalore
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Course name: MD Microbiology
Affiliations:
- Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science (RGUHS)
- MCI
- Government of Karnataka
Eligibility: Must have a recognized degree of MBBS awarded by an Indian University in respect of recognized Medical College. PG NEET Eligibility Mandatory*
Duration: 3 Years
Specializations:
MD - Anaesthesiology MD - General Medicine MD - Paediatrics MS - Orthopaedics MD - Anatomy MS - General Surgery MD - Community Medicine MD - Pharmacology MD - Forensic Medicine MD - Microbiology MD - Biochemistry MD - Physiology MD - Pathology MS - Ophthalmology MD - Radiation Oncology MS - Obstetrics & Gynaecology MD - Radio Diagnosis/Radiology MD - Psychiatry MD - Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases MD - Dermatology , Venereology & Leprosy MS - ENT
Campus Location: A.J. Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre Kuntikana NH -66, Mangalore - 575 004. INDIA
Distance:
The college is located in Mangalore, 352 km from Bangalore, and is well connected to bus stations, railway stations, and the airport.
- Distance from Bangalore Airport to A J Institute of Medical Science: 373 km
- Distance from Bangalore City Railway Station to A J Institute of Medical Science: 348 km
- Distance from Majestic Bus Stand to A J Institute of Medical Science: 347 km
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K.V.G. Medical College & Hospital - Sullia
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Course name: MD Microbiology
Affiliations:
- Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS)
- MCI
- Government of Karnataka
Eligibility: Must have a recognized degree of MBBS awarded by an Indian University in respect of recognized Medical College. PG NEET Eligibility Mandatory*
Duration: 3 Years
Specializations:
MD - Anaesthesiology MD - General Medicine MD - Paediatrics MS - Orthopaedics MD - Anatomy MS - General Surgery MD - Community Medicine MD - Pharmacology MD - Microbiology MD - Physiology MD - Pathology MS - Ophthalmology MS - Obstetrics & Gynaecology MD - Radio Diagnosis/Radiology MD - Psychiatry MD - Dermatology , Venereology & Leprosy MS - ENT
Campus Location: Court Rd, Kurunjibhag, Sullia, Karnataka - 574327
Distance:
The college is located in Sullia, which is 300 km from Bangalore, and is well connected to bus stations, railway stations, and the airport.
- Distance from Bangalore Airport to KVG Medical College & Hospital: 342 km
- Distance from Majestic Bus Stand to KVG Medical College & Hospital: 300 km
- Distance from Bangalore City Railway Station to KVG Medical College & Hospital: 297 km
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Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre - Bangalore
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Course name: MD Microbiology
Affiliations:
- Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science (RGUHS)
- MCI
- Government of Karnataka
Eligibility: Must have a recognized degree of MBBS awarded by an Indian University in respect of recognized Medical College. PG NEET Eligibility Mandatory*
Duration: 3 Years
Specializations:
MD - Anaesthesiology MD - General Medicine MD - Paediatrics MS - Orthopaedics MD - Anatomy MS - General Surgery MD - Community Medicine MD - Pharmacology MD - Forensic Medicine MD - Microbiology MD - Biochemistry MD - Physiology MD - Pathology MS - Ophthalmology MD - Radiation Oncology MS - Obstetrics & Gynaecology MD - Radio Diagnosis/Radiology MD - Psychiatry MD - Emergency Medicine MD - Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases MD - Dermatology , Venereology & Leprosy MS - ENT MD - Hospital Administration
Campus Location: 82 EPIP Area, Whitefield, Bangalore - 560 066, Karnataka - INDIA
Distance:
The college is located in Whitefield and is well connected to bus stations, railway stations, and the airport.
- Distance from Bangalore Airport to Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre: 46.6 km
- Distance from Majestic Bus Stand to Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre: 22.6 km
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Father Mullers Medical College - Mangalore
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Course name: MD Microbiology
Affiliations:
- Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science (RGUHS)
- MCI
- Government of Karnataka
Eligibility: Must have a recognized degree of MBBS awarded by an Indian University in respect of recognized Medical College. PG NEET Eligibility Mandatory*
Duration: 3 Years
Specializations:
MD - Anaesthesiology MD - General Medicine MD - Paediatrics MS - Orthopaedics MD - Anatomy MS - General Surgery MD - Pharmacology MD - Microbiology MD - Biochemistry MD - Physiology MD - Pathology MS - Ophthalmology MD - Radiation Oncology MS - Obstetrics & Gynaecology MD - Radio Diagnosis/Radiology MD - Psychiatry MD - Dermatology , Venereology & Leprosy MS - ENT
Campus Location: Father Muller Medical College Father Muller Road, Kankanady, Mangalore - 575 002, Karnataka, INDIA
Distance:
The college is located in Mangalore, 352 km from Bangalore, and is well connected to bus stations, railway stations, and the airport.
- Distance from Bangalore Airport to Father Muller Medical College: 371 km
- Distance from Bangalore City Railway Station to Father Muller Medical College: 344 km
- Distance from Majestic Bus Stand to Father Muller Medical College: 344 km
List of MD Microbiology in Karnataka colleges
Intake of MD Microbiology
| Colleges | Seats |
|---|---|
| M S Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore | 3 |
| Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore | 5 |
| Vydehi Institute Of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Bangalore | 4 |
| Rajarajeswari Medical College & Hospital, Bangalore | 5 |
| BGS Global Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore | 3 |
| Sapthagiri Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Bangalore | 2 |
| Dr BR Ambedkar Medical College, Bangalore | 2 |
| The Oxford Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre, Bangalore | 4 |
| Sri Devaraj URS Medical College, Kolar | 3 |
| Sri Siddhartha Medical College, Tumkur | 2 |
| Shridevi Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Hospital, Tumkur | 3 |
| JSS Medical College, Mysore | 4 |
| Father Mullers Medical College, Mangalore | 5 |
| Yenepoya Medical College, Mangalore | 2 |
| K S Hegde Medical Academy, Mangalore | 3 |
| A J Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Mangalore | 2 |
| JJM Medical College, Davangere | 6 |
| S S Institute of Medical Sciences& Research Centre, Davangere | 2 |
| Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences Bellur | 2 |
| Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belgaum | 4 |
| K V G Medical College, Sullia | 2 |
| Father Mullers Medical College, Mangalore | 5 |
Career Scope of MD Microbiology
The qualified Medical Microbiologist will be working towards controlling infectious diseases in hospitals and communities. Their main role is to identify exact pathogens that cause infections and prescribe relevant medicine and treatments to that particular infection. He/she will usually work in diagnostic centres of hospitals and also sometimes in independent diagnostic centres.
Medical Microbiologists check for pathogens in patients’ samples and prescribe the medicines and treatments for the specific pathogens. At initial days of their career, they may work with a team of medical microbiologists in hospitals or infection prevention centres. After gaining some experience they may start leading a team of medical microbiologists in hospitals or diagnostic centres. They can take up also teaching as a career by joining medical colleges and universities if they are interested.
As a medical microbiological consultant, he/she is responsible to control and check the spread of infectious diseases in communities. They may reach administration and managerial roles in hospitals in due course of their career. At academical level, they can become a head of department in the medical colleges.
select_all Benefits of MD Microbiology
As a Medical Microbiologist, one will enjoy the following benefits:
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Opportunity to identify various types of pathogens in patients and understand the spreading behaviour of that disease
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As Medical Microbiologist one will be studying about all the medication and treatment available for numerous infections
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The Medical Microbiologists are not involved in any surgery, so they have fixed hospital timings and enjoy good work and life balance
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They work in hospitals and diagnostic centres at fixed timings unless there are some epidemic or pandemic situations
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On a given day as a Medical Microbiologist will diagnose various infections and pathogens by testing samples of patients and giving treatment for such patients and ensure that they are cured at faster rates
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Medical Microbiologists have better exposures to many infections and also possess the relevant tools and techniques to treat them
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They can earn good money as consultants in hospitals and also by setting up their own clinics and nursing homes
Placements for MD Microbiology
The Medical Microbiologists have excellent job opportunities in hospitals and clinics in India and abroad. Some of the important job roles available after MD Microbiology are:
Medical Microbiology & Virology Doctor: As a Medical Microbiology & Virology doctor one will be involved in diagnosis and control of infectious diseases. They are responsible for diagnosis, treatment and prevention of the spread of infections in hospitals and communities (best example is CoronaVirus). Their main aim is to provide treatments for pandemic and epidemic diseases and ensure that infection is not spread in communities
Earnings: As a Medical Microbiology & Virology doctor one will be earning around 6 lakhs to 12 lakhs per annum.
Infectious Diseases Doctor: As an infectious disease doctor one is required to diagnose and treat infections caused by many micro-organisms like bacteria, virus, protozoa and fungi. The infectious disease doctors have combined skills of clinical and laboratory that enables them to diagnose and provide effective treatment for a wide variety of infections in both acute and chronic cases. They deal with many infections that are related to bone, blood, skin, pneumonia and viral hepatitis etc. They provide treatments for many diseases like corona, cholera, dengue, diphtheria, dysentery, Ebola, malaria, meningitis, sepsis etc.
Earnings: As an Infectious Disease doctor one will be earning around 8 lakhs to 15 lakhs per annum.
Chemical Pathologist: Chemical pathologists are qualified doctors who combine their laboratory and clinical skills to determine the chemical pathogen. They use biochemical laboratory tests to diagnose diseases and manage the patients. The chemical pathologists have a detailed understanding of biochemical processes and changes that occur in diseases. They are also responsible to run and manage biochemistry laboratories in hospitals or in diagnostic centres. They will be doing analysis of hundreds of samples of patients per day and reporting the test results of the patients and referring them to specialists if required. They will be working with endocrinologists to oversee specialist tests and help with the development and interpretation of hormone tests.
Earnings: As a Chemical Pathologist one will be earning around 5 lakhs to 10 lakhs per annum.
Haematology Doctor: The Haematology doctors diagnose and clinically manage disorders of the blood and bone marrow. They also provide clinical support for the haematology diagnostic laboratories and blood banks. They take care of outpatients and inpatients, provide advisory and consultancy services to all the hospital specialists and general practitioners and also manage diagnostic laboratories. They provide clinical interpretation of laboratory data and morphology of blood and bone marrow. The haematology doctors will be working with patients of all ages and they manage both benign and malignant conditions.
Earnings: As a Haematology Doctor one will be earning around 6 lakhs to 12 lakhs per annum.
Histopathology Doctors: The histopathology doctors are responsible to diagnose and study disease using expert medical interpretation of cells and tissue samples. They have the expertise to identify and determine the cause of death by performing autopsies on human dead bodies. They are also responsible to determine the stage of cancers through staging and grading of tumours. They sometimes work in partnership with both laboratory scientists and doctors from other specialities. They have an in-depth knowledge of both pathological and clinical aspects of diseases. They will form a part of a multi-disciplinary team assessing cancer patients and planning their further investigation and treatments.
Earnings: As a Histopathology doctor one will be earning around 8 lakhs to 10 lakhs per annum.
