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M Sc Microbiology

MSc microbiology is a master’s level course in microbiology. Microbiology, as its name denotes, is a discipline of study that studies microscopic organisms. Many sub-disciplines come under its umbrella including virology, immunology, bacteriology etc. Duration of the course is two years and a bachelor’s degree in relevant subjects is required to pursue the course.…

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Science

Course Level:
PG
Eligibility :
Pass in 12th

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Course Structure :
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    M Sc Microbiology Admission Eligibility

    Eligibility to join MSc Microbiology course is two-fold as discussed below:

    Entry Level

    BSc with relevant subjects
    50% marks in BSc degree (this criterion may vary depending upon the institution)
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    M Sc Microbiology Specializations

    In the MSc microbiology course, students learn about all fundamental aspects of microbiology. Since it is an interdisciplinary subject. Combined relevant knowledge of both Chemistry and Biology is provided. Students are taught about the relationship of various aspects of chemistry and biology with environments and their impact on it. Knowledge about microorganisms and their impact on human life is the prominent focus of this course. Learners are provided with both theoretical and practical knowledge about the subject for a comprehensive understanding. In this programme students also learn about virology, immunology, bacteriology, etc.

    M Sc Microbiology Course Syllabus

    A brief overview of MSc microbiology syllabus is given below :
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    M Sc Microbiology Career Prospects

    Microbiology is an emerging field with lots of scopes. Here we will discuss opportunities available to students after completing an MSc in microbiology.

    Higher Education

    After completing MSc in microbiology you can go for a PhD in microbiology as well. Reputed Universities such as BHU and the University of Hyderabad etc. offer a PhD in microbiology.

    Job and career

    A recent article published in times of India blog discussed the rise of viral diseases in the world. Diseases such as Ebola, Zika and now Corona have turned the life of the world upside down and virologists have the most important role in conquering these diseases for humanity making virology one of the most crucial areas of study in recent times.

    A careertrend.com research showed that in 2014 Microbiology as an occupation in terms of the number of jobs it supports in the US, is expected to grow by 4.0% till 2024.BBC recently published an article which expressed the possibility of more microorganism related pandemics in near future. Judging by the current predictions related to viral diseases it can be said that microbiology is going to be an important field of study globally.

    MSc microbiology encompasses various sub-disciplines such as immunology, virology etc. thus opening a broad range of career options for pass outs. After completing a post-graduate degree in microbiology students can become Virologists, Parasitologists, Industrial microbiologists, Bactriologiss, environmental microbiologists, clinical microbiologists etc. Apart from these fields, students can also become a lecturer for microbiology although for teaching at higher levels a doctoral degree may be required.

    According to payscale salary report a microbiologist in India earns rs. 311,796 pa on average. An entry-level microbiologist has a salary of 294790 rs. While a mid-career microbiologist may earn an average compensation of rs. 494,729. With 10-19 years experience average compensation can go up to 655,000 rs. While people with 20 years plus of experience can earn about rs. 3,000,000 pa.

    Microbiologists in Banglore earn an average salary of 380,000 rs. This compensation is about 22% higher than the national average. This and ample job opportunities make Bangalore one of the best cities in India for Microbiologists to work in.

    Top Companies/Places to join

    • Healthcare organisations
    • Environmental organizations
    • Pharmaceutical industries like Sun Pharma, GSK, Cipla etc.
    • Food and drink companies
    • Higher education institutes
    • Government organisations like FSSAI, National tuberculosis Institute etc.

    M Sc Microbiology Entrance Exams

    A few universities conduct an entrance exam for admissions to MSc microbiology which are specific to those universities. Other universities admit students to MSc microbiology course on the basis of merit.

    M Sc Microbiology Top Colleges

    Various colleges offer MSc course in microbiology in Karnataka. Below is a list of colleges in Karnataka offering MSc microbiology course.

    M Sc Microbiology Admission Procedure

    Merit Quota admissions to MSc Microbiology is done on the basis of bachelor’s degree marks merit and/or entrance exam scores as specified by the university. However, a limited number of management quota seats are also offered in MSc microbiology course. Admissions to these seats are done on a first come first serve basis. For more details or to apply to colleges in Karnataka for admission in MSc microbiology course, contact our counsellor.

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