M.Sc. Microbiology

Designed to develop both research and practical skills, MSc in Microbiology enhances one's academic knowledge of the latest advances in microbiology and improve employability and career prospects. The MSc Microbiology aims to provide you with an understanding of the general principles of microbiology.

Introduction: The Master's in Microbiology program is a two-year, full-time program. The objective of this Program is to:

-Deliver scientifically updated, streamlined industry and research relevant curriculum.

-Develop the student's analytical, quantitative, presentation, teaching skills

-Help the student identify his/her topic/area/field of research in the first year of the program and deliver targeted learning towards developing his/her knowledge & collection of significant research literature in the chosen field.

-Guide and nurture the skills of scientific writing, research methodologies & its relevance.

Course overview The two-year full time program will comprise of 4 semesters (approximately 6 months each semester). These semester will consist of various curricular, extracurricular, co-curricular & social awareness activities. The curricular activities have been divided into classroom-based courses and field/research based projects subject to evaluation. In two years, students learn 12 Specialized Courses in Microbiology, one short term Dissertation/ Industry internship Project for a duration of 6 months in the 4th Semester, with many short term projects & training programs, hands-on workshops with duration for a few days throughout the course. The students will be encourage to present their dissertation work/ research work at conferences at various levels and will be guided to writing research articles & reviews.

Eligibility: Candidates who are graduates in any field of life sciences with a minimum of 50 % aggregate marks.