MSc. Microbiology

Eligibility

A learner for being eligible to apply for the admission to the M.Sc. degree course by papers must have passed the B.Sc. degree examination of this university or degree of any other university recognized as equivalent thereto with minimum 46 credits or its equivalent (i.e., the minimum credits required for majoring in a subject and excluding the credits of optional courses) of the subject which he or she wants to undertake for the M.Sc. degree course by papers.

Program Specific Outcomes

On completion of M.Sc. in Microbiology, the learners should be able to –

PROGRAMME SPECIFIC OUTCOMES (PSO’S)

PSO1: Have an in-depth understanding of microbiology and allied fields.

PSO2: Keep abreast of the emerging trends in various biosciences.

PSO3: Have a multidisciplinary and innovative approach in finding solutions to problems faced by society.

PSO4: Maintain high standards of professional and ethical values.

PSO5: Develop an entrepreneurial mindset so as to be job creators.

PSO6: Become responsible world citizens who will be enthusiastic lifelong

Learners.

Key Highlights –

• Contemporary syllabi that keep pace with the latest advancements.
• Compulsory internship/research project at institutes of national repute.
• Courses on Entrepreneurship and On-Job Training.
• Access to high-end instruments to make learners industry ready.
• Opportunity to assist in teaching.
• Students of the department actively engage in the organization of guest lectures, workshops, departmental fests and outreach activities.

Courses offered 

• Cell Biology
• Concepts in Genetics and Molecular Biology
• Immunology
• Advanced Virology
• Microbial Diseases
• Introduction to Microbiomes
• Microbial Biochemistry
• Pharmaceutical Microbiology
• Advances in Bioprocess Technology (Biotechnology, IPR, Bioethics)
• Food and Dairy Microbiology
• Sustainability and Environmental Microbiology
• Innovations and Entrepreneurship
• Advanced Instrumentation Techniques
• Recent Advances in Biosciences (AI, Machine Learning, Microfluidics)
• Research Methodology

Training and Placements

Training for placement that refines communication, empathy, counseling, and problem-solving skills, enhancing readiness for diverse career paths.

Students of Microbiology department have been placed at companies like Cipla, Crimson, Cactus, Colgate, Reliance Life Sciences, Novartis and diagnostic centres such as SRL and Neuberg.

Alumni of the Microbiology department have been working on projects conducted at institutes like NIO, CIFE, NIV, ICT and IISER, Pune.

Prospective Careers

• Vaccine Development
• Clinical Research
• QA/QC
• Medical Diagnostics
• Medical Content Writer
• Food and Dairy Technology
• Medical Coding
• Public Health/ Hospital Management
• Bioinformatics

Departmental Activities