Applied Microbiology

ABOUT THE COURSE
M.Sc. Applied Microbiology programme helps to prepare students for high-level careers in the ever-growing field of Molecular biology, Biotechnology and Microbial genetics. The programme aims to develop knowledge in the fields of Virology, Immunology, Molecular biology, Diagnostics and R & D lab and Research institutions. The Institution has an air-conditioned lab, well equipped with the latest high-level instruments such as phase-contrast microscope, inverted microscope, inverted Laminar flow chamber and ELISA order.

On completion of this programme, students can seek their favorable career in R & D analysis, work in research institutions like CSIR, ICMR, DBT, DoD (as a scientist), lecturer, quality controller in food processing Industries, pharmaceutical companies, brewery Industries, medical Institutions etc. They can also take up higher study programs such as Ph.D. in Marine biology, Immunology, Medical Microbiology, Molecular and Genetic Engineering and various related courses.
 

ELIGIBILITY
The candidate shall be admitted to the course provided he/she has passed a Bachelor's Degree in Science in Zoology, Botany, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Home Science, Nutrition and Dietics of this University or of any other University recognized by the syndicate. No candidate shall be admitted to the examination unless he/she has taken the qualifying degree in science subjects as mentioned after having completed the prescribed courses of study and has passed the qualifying examination.

DURATION
The course duration is two years consisting of four semesters. In order to be eligible for the award of the Degree the candidate should successfully complete the course within four years reckoned from the date of enrollment for the Ist semester of the course.