M.Sc.Microbiology

M.Sc. Microbiology

Introduction
Microbiology, is a branch of science which deals extensively with the study of microbes, affect directly or indirectly-health, food, agriculture and industrial process. The masters programs is oriented for those who have an inclination to research.The program provides an understanding of medical, agricultural, industrial, food, dairy and general microbiology, immunology, molecular biology, genetic engineering, bioinformatics, biophysics and aero or space microbiology.

Course Information
The students are encouraged to take up short term dissertation work under the guidance of an experienced faculty member. Visit to national and international research institutions are arranged regularly for the students to recognize their future interests.
Some of the subjects covered during the course of study include Bacteriology and Virology, BioPhysics and Bio-Statistics, Microbial Physiology, Computer Applications and Bioinformatics, Recombinant DNA Technology, Food Microbiology, Agricultural Microbiology, Fermentation Technology, Microbial Diversity and Cellular Microbiology, Microbial Genetics, Food Microbiology, Medical Microbiology.


Job Prospects
Micrbiologists have bright prospects in Hospitals, Pharmaceutical Industries, Food Industries, Agri-research Institutes and can also pursue research.

Assessment
The assessment methodology is a combination of the practical lab involvements, seminars,projects and term end examination.