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Definition

Microbiology is the study of microorganisms, those being unicellular (single cell), multicellular (cell colony), or acellular (lacking cells). Microbiology encompasses numerous sub-disciplines including virology, parasitology, mycology and bacteriology. Microbiologists often rely on molecular biology tools such as DNA sequence based identification. Microbiology therefore includes the study of both prokaryotic and eukaryotic microorganisms. In practice the majority of microbiology is concerned with bacteria and/or viruses although eukaryotic microbiology is also a very important branch of microbiology.

Career Path


B.Sc. (Microbiology)/B.Sc. (Hons.) (Microbiology)
Level
Under-Graduate
Duration
3 years
Eligibility
10+2 (with English, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or Biology or Biotechnology)
Entrance Exam
Colleges conduct their own entrance exams
Specialization
Dairy Technology, Fermentation Technology, Bioinformatics
Average Fee
₹60,000 to ₹3,60,000
Mode
Regular
Goal
Quality Control/Assurance Executive, Biotechnologist, Cell Biologist, Mycologist, Protozoologist, Bi...
M.Sc./M.Sc. (Hons.) (Microbiology)
Level
Post-Graduate
Duration
2 years
Eligibility
Bachelor's Degree (Applied Medical Science or Medical Science and Allied Medical or Agriculture or B...
Entrance Exam
Colleges conduct their own entrance exams
Specialization
Agriculture Microbiology, Fermentation Technology, Medical Microbiology
Average Fee
₹59,500 to ₹4,00,000
Mode
Regular
Goal
Quality Control Officer, Production Officer, Mycologist, Protozoologist, Biochemist, Lecturer, Virol...
M.Sc. (Applied Microbiology)
Level
Post-Graduate
Duration
2 years
Eligibility
Graduation in any stream of Life Sciences or B.Sc.
Entrance Exam
Colleges conduct their own entrance exams
Specialization
Industrial Microbiology, Environmental Microbiology, Agricultural Microbiology, Food Microbiology, I...
Average Fee
₹59,000 to ₹4,50,000
Mode
Regular
Goal
Research Scientist, Research Associate, Virologist, Environmental Microbiologist, Food Microbiologis...
M.Phil. (Microbiology)
Level
Pre-Doctorate
Duration
1 year
Eligibility
M.Sc. (Microbiology) or equivalent
Entrance Exam
Colleges conduct their own entrance exams
Specialization
Agriculture Microbiology, Fermentation Technology, Medical Microbiology
Average Fee
₹45,000 to ₹2,00,000
Mode
Regular
Goal
Quality Control Officer, Production Officer, Microbiologist, Biotechnologist, Biomedical Scientist, ...
Ph.D. (Microbiology)
Level
Doctorate
Duration
3 years
Eligibility
Master’s degree with 55% aggregate marks in a relevant discipline or equivalent
Entrance Exam
Colleges entrance exams and interview
Specialization
Agriculture Microbiology, Fermentation Technology, Medical Microbiology
Average Fee
₹45,000 to ₹5,50,000
Mode
Regular/Part-time
Goal
Quality Control Officer, Production Officer, Scientific or Research Officer, Microbiologist, Researc...

Colleges


  • Amity University (AU), Jaipur, Jaipur
  • Amity University, Noida, Noida
  • Indian Academy Group of Institutions, Bangalore, Bangalore
  • Jain University, Bengaluru, Bengaluru
  • Jaipur National University, Jaipur, Jaipur
  • Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar, Jalandhar
  • Mahatma Jyoti Rao Phoole University, Jaipur, Jaipur
  • Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology, Kolkata, Kolkata
  • Modern College of Arts Science and Commerce, Pune, Pune
  • Rai University, Ahmedabad, Ahmedabad
  • Sai Institute of Paramedical & Applied Sciences, Dehradun, Dehradun
  • SGT University, Gurgaon, Gurgaon
  • Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology and Research Academy, Thanjavur, Thanjavur
  • St. Xavier's College (Autonomous), Kolkata, Kolkata
  • The Neotia University, Sarisa, Sarisa
  • The Oxford College of Science, Bangalore, Bangalore
  • Uttaranchal (P.G.) College of Bio-Medical Sciences and Hospital, Dehradun, Dehradun

Top Colleges


Key Skills


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Analytical Skills
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Detail Oriented
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Mathematical Aptitude
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Precision and accuracy
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Problem Solving
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Technical Skills

Career Prospect

  • Microbiologist
  • Biotechnologist
  • Biomedical Scientist
  • Cell Biologist
  • Geneticist
  • Mycologist
  • Protozoologist
  • Biochemist
  • Immunologist
  • Parasitologist
  • Virologist
  • Environmental Microbiologist
  • Food Microbiologist
  • Research Scientist
  • Research Associate

Scope

  • Research and Development Organizations
  • Consultancies
  • Agrochemicals
  • Fertilizer Industry
  • Diagnostic Labs
  • Hospitals
  • Research Institutes
  • Biotechnology Industry
  • Pharmaceutical Companies
  • Breweries
  • Food and Dairy Industry
  • Enzyme Industry
  • Food Processing Units
  • Bio-Processing Industry
  • Chemical Engineering Industry
  • Agriculture and Animal Husbandry

Pay Package

  • Like in any other field the remuneration in this field depends on qualification, experience and area in which one works. One could get an initial pay of ₹15,000 to ₹40,000 per month.

Role Models


Khem Shahani

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Khem Shahani- He is a microbiologist who conducted pioneer research on probiotics (live microorganisms). Khem Shahani is best known for his discovery of the DDS-1 strain of Lactobacillus acidophilus in 1959, at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. One of his many contributions to biology in the years to come, in this landmark discovery, Shahani observed the high level of stability and nutritional viability of the DDS-1 strain. This unique feature meant that the probiotics were able to pass through the stomach acid and implant in the intestine where it could multiply over 200-fold. Shahani would later name the strain DDS-1 for the Department of Dairy Science Number One strain and spend the rest of his career unlocking its potential for improving overall health. During his lengthy career, Shahani published over 200 articles in peer reviewed scientific journals and was a consultant for international agencies such as the World Health Organization. Among these, 80 publications were about Probiotics and Lactic Cultures.

Natteri Veeraraghavan

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Natteri Veeraraghavan- He was an Indian physician, microbiologist and medical researcher, known for his contributions to the understanding of diseases like rabies, tuberculosis and leprosy. He was a former director of the Pasteur Institute of India, Coonoor and the chairman of the World Health Organization International Reference Center on Rabies. He was honored by the Government of India in 1967 with the award of Padma Shri, the fourth highest Indian civilian award for his contributions to the society. Natteri Veeraraghavan was born in Parangipettai, in Chennai district in the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu on 1 November 1913 to Natteri Venkatesa Iyer and Balambal. His graduated in medicine (MBBChir) from Andhra University in 1936 and did his senior internship at the Government Mental Hospital, Chennai in 1937. His career started as a research officer at the Pasteur Institute of India at Coonoor in 1937 and became the assistant director of the institute in 1941.

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