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.