B. Sc. Microbiology, M.Sc. Applied Microbiology, M. Phil. and Ph. D. are the courses offered.

General Microbiology, Industrial Microbiology, Environmental Microbiology, Medical Microbiology, Mycology, Parasitology, Virology, Soil Microbiology, Immunology and Molecular Biology, are the different subjects that are dealt with, in the above mentioned courses. This course also includes application-oriented subjects like Bioinstrumentation, Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, and Research Methodology, which pave way for students to pursue higher studies in various fields.

Admission process for B. Sc., M.Sc., and M. Phil., programs start in the month of April, and for Ph. D. in the months of January and July.

Yes, it is a good option. Employment of Microbiologists is projected to grow 5 percent over the next ten years, and more microbiologists will be needed to contribute to basic research, solve problems encountered in industrial production processes and monitor environmental conditions, to ensure public health and safety.

Job Prospects

• Quality Controller, Medical Laboratory Technician

• Medical Coder

• Medical Biller

• Writer

• Research Assistants

• Scientists

• Medical representative

Microbiologists are mostly hired in the following fields:

• Higher education institutions.

• Industry – water and biotechnology companies,

• Food and drink, toiletries,

• Petroleum, pharmaceuticals.

• Environmental organizations.

• Public health organizations.

• Healthcare organizations.

• Forensic science laboratories.

• Publicly funded research organizations.

Government SC/ST Scholarships and low income group stipend through State Education Department is possible. In addition to that, alumni fee concession (50% of tuition fee) is provided to HCAS students who pursue Masters Program in our College.

There is a vast scope for Microbiology, since it is involved with the diverse fields like Medicine,Pharmacy, Diary, Food Industry, Clinical Research, Water Industry, Agriculture, Chemical Technology and Nanotechnology, Recombinant DNA Technology, Vaccine Production, Biodegradation Technology, Bio Fertilizer Technology, Waste Water Treatment Technology. Higher studies like M. Phil., Ph.D. can be pursued or Scientist positions can be assumed after Master’s Program in Microbiology. After clearing CSIR Exam one can become a Junior Research Fellow/Senior Research Fellow.

M.Sc., Applied Microbiology has good scope in India and abroad. Microbiologists can work in Hospitals, Clinical Laboratories, also find opportunities in R&D departments in various pharmaceutical companies, or can even continue research programs like M. Phil / Ph.D.

• Discovery of new microorganisms. Microorganisms undergo rapid changes in their nature (wild type to mutant) which results in the emergence of new diseases like COVID – 19. Microbiologists have to respond to these threats. Hence Microbiologists should find ways to stop the spread of established, as well as emerging diseases.

• Microorganisms can be used for the welfare of the community by using them in various industrial processes and enhanced environmental control.

• Sequencing the genomes of many newly discovered microorganisms.

• Discovery of vaccines for various newly emerging pathogens, in order to prevent the spread of infectious diseases among the community.

• Microorganisms are essential partners with higher organisms. Greater knowledge of symbiotic relationships can help improve our appreciation of the living world. It would also help in the improvement of health of plants and livestock.

• Micro organisms are used in dairy industries for making of yoghurt, cheese, butter milk and also it is used as Probiotics.