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.
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.
30 Seats
Environmental Microbiology and Biotechnology
Agricultural Microbiology
Industrial Microbiology
Cancer Biology
Extremophiles
Computational Biology
Medical Microbiology
Molecular Microbiology
Code | Subject | Credits |
MIC601 | Microbial Diversity and Systematics | 3 |
MIC602 | Microbial Biochemistry | 3 |
BT602 | Cell and Molecular Biology | 3 |
MIC603 | Virology | 2 |
MIC604 | Microbial Genetics | 3 |
BT606 | Basics of Mathematics and Statistics | 2 |
MICLAB601 | Laboratory I: Microbial Biochemistry | 2 |
MICLAB602 | Laboratory II: Microbial Diversity and Virology | 2 |
MICLAB608 | Laboratory III: Microbial Genetics, Cell and Molecular Biology | 2 |
Code | Subject | Credits |
BT608 | Genetic Engineering | 3 |
BT609 | Immunology | 3 |
BT610 | Bioinformatics | 3 |
INB604 | Enzyme Engineering | 2 |
MIC605 | Environmental Microbiology | 2 |
BT613 | Research Methodology and Scientific Communication Skills | 2 |
Elective 1 | 2 | |
BT614 | Seminar | 1 |
MICLAB609 | Laboratory IV: Molecular Biology and Genetic Engineering | 2 |
MICLAB610 | Laboratory V: Immunology | 2 |
Code | Subject | Credits |
MIC701 | Medical Microbiology | 3 |
MIC702 | Industrial Microbiology | 3 |
BT702 | Emerging Technologies | 2 |
BT704 | Bioentrepreneurship | 2 |
BT705 | Intellectual Property Rights, Biosafety and Bioethics | 2 |
BT706 | Project Proposal Preparation and Presentation | 2 |
BT707 | Seminar | 1 |
MICLAB701 | Laboratory VI: Industrial and Medical Microbiology | 2 |
MICLAB702 | Laboratory VII: Bioinformatics | 2 |
Code | Subject | Credits |
MICDSE701 | Dissertation | 24 |
Recommended Electives: Food and Dairy Microbiology, Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Computational Biology, Nanobiotechnology, Vaccines