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.