Master of Science [M.Sc] (Microbiology) From Nirma University, Ahmedabad

M.Sc. Microbiology is a postgraduate course in microbiology. It is a discipline which combines biology and chemistry for investigation of living system and their relationship to the environment. The duration of this course is 2 years divided into four semesters. For M.Sc. Microbiology, the average tuition fee ranges from 50,000 INR to 3 lakhs INR in most of the colleges offering this course. For being eligibile to admission in this course, a candidate should pass B. Sc. Degree.

This course trains the students to enable them to harness their theoretical knowledge and practical training in microbiology.

Post completion of the course, the students can make a successful career in top companies in both private and public sectors such as food industries, pharmaceutical industries, hospitals, chemical industries and research and development organizations.

Duration

M.Sc. Microbiology is a postgraduate course in microbiology which spans over two year  and further divided into four semesters.

What is M.Sc. Microbiology?

Microbiology is a branch of biology that is focused on bacteriology, mycology and virology among other fields. Being a postgraduate microbiology course, the objective of this course is to produce intellectual and proficient microbiologists. It is done by this course through enhancing the abilities and skills of students for application of microbiology theories and expertise in the live problems faced by industry.

This course offers specializations to the students in the areas such as microbial, water microbiology, soil microbiology, generation microbiology, nano microbiology, agricultural microbiology, industrial microbiology, evolutionary microbiology, microbial genetics, veterinary microbiology and microbial.

Who Should Opt For M.Sc. Microbiology?

Anyone who is interested in microbiology can opt for this course. It is meant for the students who are looking for a career in microbiology. This course is perfect for the aspirants who see their future developing and designing innovative techniques and methods for microbiology industry. The students having ability to perform fermentation process development, media optimization and shake flask studies strain improvement are a natural fit for this course.

A knack for biology, mathematics, physics and chemistry is exactly what this course looks for in a candidate. The aspirants, who are inquisitive, can manage the flow of information and work in a team. The candidates who dream to move to key positions in top companies in future should apply for this course.

Where to Study?

The top colleges offering M.Sc. Microbiology are:

• St. Xavier’s College Mumbai
• Madras Christian College Chennai
• The Oxford College of Science Bangalore
• Fergusson College Pune
• St. Xavier’s College Kolkata
• Barkatullah University, Bhopal

Academic Options after This Course

After completion of this course, the students can study further to enhance their qualification. If the student holds an interest in research then they may pursue either M. Phil. or Ph.D. in microbiology. M. Phil. Microbiology is offered by University of Delhi, Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agriculture University etc. Universities like Assam University, Goa University and Kurukshetra University offer Ph.D. in microbiology.

Aspirants seeking admission to the Program should meet the following criteria as specified by the institute.

• A student seeking admission to the Programme must fulfil the following criteria: The candidate should have Bachelor’s degree under 10+2+3/4/5 pattern of education in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Botany, Zoology, Microbiology, Life Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Biotechnology, Agricultural, Veterinary, Fishery & Dairy Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine (MBBS), BDS, Bioinformatics, Genetics, Medical Laboratory Technology Sciences, BHMS, BAMS, B Tech/BE Biotechnology, Physiotherapy or Bio-medical Engineering with at least 50% marks as aggregate of all the semester / years.
• Candidates who have appeared for the final semester of qualifying examination can also apply. In such case, the candidates are required to submit the results as soon as they are available either by fax or by email (scanned image).
• If the applicant has passed the qualifying examination from a university other than Nirma University, he/she will be required to obtain an Eligibility Certificate from Nirma University. The arrangement for obtaining the same will be made on the spot on payment of Rs 1000/- at the time of admission.

Admission Process:

• Admission is granted purely based on merits obtained in the Entrance Test conducted by Nirma University.