Microbiology is not just another course, but an adventure. Microbiology is so much more then mere facts, terms and concepts. Microbiology needs to be explored and the world at large is a marvelous place to start. To understand the roles microbes play in our lives, including the interplay between micro-organisms and humans, we must examine, learn about and study their world- the world of
Microbiology.Microorganisms are ubiquitous . Because microorganisms play diverse roles in the world, microbiology continues to be an exciting and critical discipline of study. Microbiology represents a broad field of endless challenges and exciting discoveries.
M.Sc., Microbiology is a two years masters programme spread over four semesters. This course covers various fields of Microbiology such as virology, Bacteriology. mycology, Immunology, Microbial Genetics and Industrial Microbiology.
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1)B.Sc, degree of Bangalore University or any other University equivalent thereto with 50% marks in aggregate of all the three optionals. The applicant should have studied Chemistry/Biochemistry compulsorily as an optional subject along with atleast one of the following optional subjects- Microbiology, Biotechnology, Botany, Applied Botany, Zoology,Applied Zoology, Industrial Microbiology, Environmental Science, Genetics, Applied Genetics, Sericulture, Home Science, Life Science, Biological Science
2) Students who have passed B.Sc. Biotechnology /B.Sc.Biotechnology (intergrated) scored 50% marks in the aggregate provided they have studied Biochemistry as one of the papers.
3) Students who have passed B.Sc. Honours in Biotechnology, Microbiology, Botany, Zoology or Biology are also eligible with 50% marks in aggregate of all the optional.
4)The following Graduates are also eligible (In absence of 1,2 and 3 above)with 50% marks in aggregate Bachelor in Agricultural Science, Bachelor in Dairy Sciences, Bachelor in Horticulture, Bachelor in Forestry, Bachelor in Fisheries, Bachelor in Pharmacy, Bachelor in Engineering (BioTechnology)
Curriculum:
The course consist of 16 instructional papers and 8 practical papers spread over 4 semesters and an Industrial project in the final semester. During the second year of the course, the candidate shall undertake an educational study tour to visit industries and research institutions concerned with Microbiology and submit a report on the same. Career Opportunities:
- Research and Development
- Quality Assurance
- Diagnostic Centres
- Teaching / Research.
- Small scale Industries
- Food processing industries
- Breweries
- Pharmaceuticals
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