Program Overview

M.Sc Microbiology

The M. Sc. in Microbiology is a two-year postgraduate program designed to cultivate skilled microbiologists through a blend of theoretical and applied training. Covering diverse disciplines like Microbial Diversity, Medical Microbiology, Molecular Biology, and Industrial Microbiology, the course bridges fundamental and cutting-edge research, including genetic engineering and bioinformatics.

With a strong emphasis on problem-solving for industrial and environmental sustainability, students engage in seminars, research paper discussions, and interdisciplinary R&D beyond classroom learning. This research-oriented program opens doors to careers in applied microbiology, biotechnology, and life sciences, equipping students to explore the profound impact of microbes on human life and the environment.

Eligibility

A B.Sc. degree in biological or allied sciences under the 10+2+3/4/5 system, including Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Genetics, MLT, Botany, Zoology, Life Sciences, Environmental Sciences, or Agriculture.

Total Intake

30 Seats

Salient Features

Laboratories at IAR

Microbiology Lab

Cell Biology Lab

Environment Lab

Biochemistry Lab

Bioprocess Lab

Molecular Biology Lab

Bioinformatics Lab

Developmental Genetics/Biology and Immunology Lab

Plant Biotechnology Lab

Animal Cell Culture Lab

Career Prospects

Focused Research Area

Environmental Microbiology and Biotechnology

Agricultural Microbiology

Industrial Microbiology

Cancer Biology

Extremophiles

Computational Biology

Medical Microbiology

Molecular Microbiology

Structure of Program

Total Program Credits: 86

CodeSubjectCredits
MIC601Microbial Diversity and Systematics3
MIC602Microbial Biochemistry3
BT602Cell and Molecular Biology3
MIC603Virology2
MIC604Microbial Genetics3
BT606Basics of Mathematics and Statistics2
MICLAB601Laboratory I: Microbial Biochemistry2
MICLAB602Laboratory II: Microbial Diversity and Virology2
MICLAB608Laboratory III: Microbial Genetics, Cell and Molecular Biology2
CodeSubjectCredits
BT608Genetic Engineering3
BT609Immunology3
BT610Bioinformatics3
INB604Enzyme Engineering2
MIC605Environmental Microbiology2
BT613Research Methodology and Scientific Communication Skills2
 Elective 12
BT614Seminar1
MICLAB609Laboratory IV: Molecular Biology and Genetic Engineering2
MICLAB610Laboratory V: Immunology2
CodeSubjectCredits
MIC701Medical Microbiology3
MIC702Industrial Microbiology3
BT702Emerging Technologies2
BT704Bioentrepreneurship2
BT705Intellectual Property Rights, Biosafety and Bioethics2
BT706Project Proposal Preparation and Presentation2
BT707Seminar1
MICLAB701Laboratory VI: Industrial and Medical Microbiology2
MICLAB702Laboratory VII: Bioinformatics2
CodeSubjectCredits
MICDSE701Dissertation24

Recommended Electives: Food and Dairy Microbiology, Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Computational Biology, Nanobiotechnology, Vaccines

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