M.Sc Microbiology

About The Programme 

M.Sc. Microbiology course offers specializations to the students in the areas such as agricultural microbiology, industrial microbiology, microbial genetics, food microbiology, microbial physiology & metabolism and clinical microbiology. M.Sc. Microbiology Syllabus trains the students to enable them to harness their theoretical knowledge and practical explorations in the areas of Microbiology.

The project work taken up by the students in the final semester gives them an insight into the research areas of the subject. After completion of M.Sc. Microbiology course, the students can study further to enhance their qualification and may pursue either M. Phil. or Ph.D. in Microbiology.

The library is enriched with good collections of books on the subject; students are given enough time to do reference work in institutions like Central Marine Fisheries research Institute, Kochi, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam.The faculty members are goal – driven and dedicted to help students achieve these goals . The Microbiology Department was established as a self – financing four semester course in the year 2002.

Scope &Features

• Upon completing degree in M. Sc. Microbiology, students should have thorough understanding and knowledge of the core concepts in General Microbiology.
• Microbiology postgraduates will be able to:
• Describe the role and interaction of microorganisms in the ecosystem and its usefulness as a ‘model system’ to study basic biology, genetics, metabolism and ecology.
• Identify role of microorganism in disease and in the environment including elemental cycles, biodegradation, etc.
• Cite examples of the vital role of microorganisms in fermentation, biotechnology, medicine, and other industries important to human well being.
• Explain the reason for ubiquitous distribution of microorganism in wide range of ecological habitat including extreme environments in nature.
• Attain laboratory skills in microbiological practices including immunological and molecular microbiological method

JOB OPPORTUNITIES:

Some of the job opportunities after graduation are

• Lecturer
• Microbiologist
• Research Officer
• Assistant Professor
• Chief Hygienist
• Clinical Executive
• Demonstrator
• Microbiology Lab Technician
• Quality Control Executive

M.Sc Microbiology Jobs for Freshers:

The various job opportunities available for fresh graduates of M.Sc Microbiology are:

• Microbiologist
• Clinical Reviewer
• Lab Technician
• Clinical Data Associate
• Research Development Analyst
• Quality control Executive
• Clinical Research Executive
• Microbiological auditor

M.Sc Microbiology Government Jobs: Some of the jobs which are available for an M.Sc Microbiology graduate in the public sector are:-

• 1.Research Associate
• 2.Lab Technician
• 3.Assistant professor
• 4.Microbiologist
• 5.Quality Control Executive
• 6.Clinical Research Associate
• 7.Lecturer

M.Sc Microbiology Private Jobs: There is a vast scope for employability available to an M.Sc Microbiology candidate in the private sector some of the opportunities available are :-

• Microbiologist
• Quality Assurance Executive
• Project Assistant
• Lab Technician
• Research Executive
• Assistant Professor
• Research Scientist
• Clinical Research Associate
• Process Analyst
• Research Analyst