Microbiology

Introduction

The Microbiology department was established in the year 1995. Initially we had UG course only. Later on we got affiliation to conduct PG Applied Microbiology in the year 2000. We are the pioneer department to start the M.Phil. course in our college. We got the approval in the year 2010 to conduct the Full time M.Phil. Microbiology. We got approval in the year 2018 to conduct Full time Ph.D. Microbiology

.About UG

B.Sc. Microbiology is an important one that provides a lot of career scopes to the students after its successful completion.

Microbiology: The course teaches students applications of the study of living organisms to make products that can be of benefit to humankind.

Diary Microbiology: Dairy Microbiology includes necessary training and guidance for the processing, packaging, transportation, storage and distribution of all the products related to dairy in one way or the other. This field is dependent on the principles of other branches of science including bacteriology, nutrition and biochemistry.

Agricultural Microbiology: This course also deals with plant-associated microbes, plant and animal diseases. It also deals with the microbiology of soil fertility, such as microbial degradation of organic matter and soil nutrient transformations.

Biochemistry: Students get an insight into biological molecules, proteins and, lipids. When applied, Biochemistry professionals play a major role in better agricultural produce, nutrition and, treatment of diseases.

Food Microbiology: Food Microbiology scientists research on improving food quality, its preservation and, enhancing its nutrition value.

About PG

  M.Sc., Microbiology encompasses numerous sub-disciplines including virology, Parasitology, mycology and bacteriology.. Broadly speaking, it brings together the fundamental research on the biochemistry, physiology, cell biology, ecology, evolution and clinical aspects of microorganisms, including the host response to these agents and aims at putting concepts of both these subjects together, in a bid to enrich our lives and make innovative developments.

About M.Phil

The M.Phil or Master of Philosophy in Microbiology Programme was started in the year 2010. M.Phil Microbiology is a One year research course, involving an advanced study of the cellular and bimolecular processes for development of a variety of technologies and products that contribute to improving people’s lives and health.

About Ph.D

Ph.D in Microbiology is a three year Doctoral Degree course for full time candidate without M.Phil., Whereas with the candidate have the M.Phil degree can finish in two years. Aspiring candidates having a scientific aptitude and keen interest in biological sciences are ideally suited for the course.

 Eligibility Criteria

The basic eligibility for applying to the course is 10+2+3+2 qualification in the science stream, completed from a recognized institution.

Admission for Ph.D. programme can be made two times in a year, i.e., January and July. Admission to Ph.D. programme shall be completed in the first month itself in each session. Registration for Ph.D. must be completed within one month from the date of granting admission. The College conducts separate admission processes for research programs viz. Master of Philosophy (M.Phil) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D). The degree can be obtained under Full Time, Part Time (Internal), and Part Time (External) mode.

For Ph.D courses, candidates must possess a post-graduate degree in the relevant stream. The College conducts entrance examination for selection of candidates to the research programs. Candidates who have cleared UGC/CSIR NET are exempted from appearing in the entrance examination.

Courses Offered

• B.Sc Microbiology
• M.Sc Applied Microbiology
• M.Phil Microbiology
• Ph.D. Microbiology

Objective

To promote the analytic knowledge of the student in accordance with the demands of the present world and bridge the gap between the industries and the education that will equip the student and develop the character and personality of the student making them complete in integrity and morality.

Scope of the Course

Microbiology is an application oriented subject, which deals with Industrial and Medical oriented papers. The course affords job opportunities in the field of Food and Beverage industry, Medical Laboratories, Pharmaceutical Industry, Distilleries, Research Laboratories, Enzyme production units, Vaccine production Industry, Milk & Dairy products, Forensic Science, Mineral Water plants, Bio-fertilizer industries, Single Cell Protein Production unit, Mushroom Production unit and Effluent Treatment Plants etc.,