M.Sc. - Microbiology

M.Sc. - Microbiology

M.Sc. Microbiology provides you with comprehensive understanding of fundamentals of microbiology for sound and solid base in the basic and applied areas of life sciences.

The programme equips the students with ability to apply research methodology to address the scientific challenges in agricultural, medicinal, environmental, industrial and food and dairy microbiology. Students develop a commitment to excel in their profession with social awareness and responsibility.

 

Program Description

  • Laboratory equipment management skills,
  • Good Manufacturing Practices,
  • Quality Control and quality assurance,
  • Environmental monitoring
Program Specific Outcomes (PSO)
PSO 01

To demonstrate and apply their knowledge of microbiology, molecular biology and cell biology in terms of diagnostic and prognostic approach.

PSO 02

To develop ability to apply research methodology to address the scientific challenges in agricultural, medicinal, environmental, industrial and food and dairy microbiology.

PSO 03

To achieve competence for advance studies, research and be employment ready in the domain of microbiology and allied fields.

Programme Outcomes (PO)

To select, interpret, critically analyze and integrate information from a wide range of sources that include books, scientific reports, journals, case studies and other sources on the internet.

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To identify, formulate, and analyze complex scientific problems reaching substantiated conclusions using the principles of sciences

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To understand the impact of scientific approach based mainly on Mathematics in societal and environmental contexts and facilitate sustainable development considering health, safety, legal and cultural issues.

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To conduct investigations of scientific problems using research-based knowledge and research methods in analysis and interpretation of data.

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To create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources and IT tools including prediction and modeling of scientific activities with an understanding of the limitations.

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To apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to the professional scientific practices.

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To understand the impact of the scientific approach in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable development.

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To apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics, responsibilities and norms of the scientific practice

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To function effectively in multidisciplinary teams by working cooperatively, creatively and responsibly as a member of a team or as an individual.

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To communicate effectively with science community and society as well as comprehend and write effective reports, design documentation and make effective presentations

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To undertake supervised research in a systematic, critical and evidence-based manner with a comprehensive and in-depth knowledge in Mathematics.

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To apply and contribute skills and knowledge creatively and innovatively in a research environment and recognize the need to engage in lifelong learning through research and development.

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Curriculum Details

Course Code Course Title L T P Credits
MBT4701 Chemistry of Biomolecules 3 0 0 3
MBT4702 Analytical Techniques 3 0 0 3
MBT4703 Essentials of Cell Biology 3 0 0 3
MAT2702 Probability and Statistics 3 1 0 4
MBT4501 Biostatistics and Biochemistry Lab 0 0 4 2
MBT4502 Analytical Techniques and Cell Biology Lab 0 0 4 2
SCI4701 Clean Room and Vacuum Technology 2 0 0 2
Total Credits 19

Course Code Course Title L T P Credits
MBT4101 Genetics and Molecular Biology 3 0 0 3
MBT4101L Genetics and Molecular Biology Lab 0 0 4 2
MBT4705 Enzymology 3 0 0 3
MBT4706 Immunobiology and Immunotechnology 3 0 0 3
MBT4503 Enzymology and Immunology Lab 0 0 4 2
MMB4701 Principles of Virology 3 0 0 3
MMB4101 Food Dairy and Industrial Microbiology 3 0 0 3
MMB4101L Dairy and Industrial Microbiology Lab 0 0 4 2
COM4501 Scientific Paper Writing 1 0 0 1
SEM4501 Seminar 0 0 0 1
Total Credits 23

Course Code Course Title L T P Credits
MBT5702 Bioprocess Engineering & Fermentation Technology 4 0 0 4
MBT5501 Bioprocess Engineering Lab 0 0 4 2
MMB5701 Microbial Diversity and Taxonomy 4 0 0 4
MMB5702 Microbial Metabolism 4 0 0 4
MMB5501 Applied Microbiology Lab 0 0 4 2
MBT4901 Medicinal Biotechnology (Departmental Elective I) 3 0 0 3
MBT4910 Microbial Diagnosis in Health Clinics (Departmental Elective II) 3 0 0 3
MBT5503 Evaluation of Mini-Project 0 0 6 3
Total Credits 25

Course Code Course Title L T P Credits
OEL5901 Novel Technologies for Food Processing & Shelf Life Extension (Open Elective) 3 0 0 3
MMB5504 Major Project/Dissertation 0 0 28 14
Total Credits 17

Career Path

career-path
  • Lecturer/Professor
  • Biomedical Research Assistant
  • Quality Assurance Technologist
  • Clinical and Veterinary Microbiologist
  • Medical Microbiologist
  • Environmental Microbiologis
  • Sales/Technical Representative
  • Medical Technologist

Fee Structure

Yearly
1st Year 2nd Year
₹1,50,000 ₹1,20,000
Semester Wise
1st Sem 2nd Sem 3rd Sem 4th Sem
₹90,000 ₹60,000 ₹60,000 ₹60,000

Admission Process

01

Complete the Application

02

Appear for Entrance test and interview

03

Get shortlisted and Received the offer letter

M.Sc. - Microbiology

The candidate should have obtained the Bachelors degree in (Biotechnology / Biochemistry / Microbiology / Botany / Zoology / Life Sciences / Biomedical Sciences / Chemistry, B.Pharm., B.Sc. Agriculture, B. Tech. (Biotechnology and related streams)

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