Introduction
Microbiology is the study of microscopic organisms , such as bacteria, viruses, arches, fungi and protozoa. This discipline includes fundamental research on the biochemistry, physiology, cell biology, ecology, evolution and clinical aspects of microorganisms, including the host response to these agents.
Branches of Microbiology
• Bacteriology: the study of bacteria.
• Mycology: the study of fungi.
• Protozoology: the study of protozoa.
• Phycology/ algology: the study of algae.
• Parasitology: the study of parasites.
• Immunology: the study of the immune system.
• Virology: the study of viruses.
Skill Set
• Analytical Skills.
• Interest in research.
• Observant attitude.
• Ability to work in a team of professionals.
• Good communication skills.
Eligibility
10+2 sciences preferably PCB
Top Colleges
Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana.
Course: Integrated M.Sc. Microbiology (Hons.)
Duration: 5 Years.
Eligibility: 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/Biology/ Agriculture with at least 50% marks in aggregate.
Admission Mode: CET
Panjab University
Course: B.Sc (Honours) in Microbiology.
Duration: 3 Years.
Eligibility Should have passed 10+2 examination with at least 50% marks with English, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics / Biology
Admission Mode PUCET
Panjab University Affiliated Colleges Chandigarh.
Course: B.Sc (Honours) in Microbiology.
Duration: 3 Years.
Eligibility: At least 50% marks in 10+2 with Biology, Physics and Chemistry.
Admission Mode Merit Based
Some Colleges under Panjab University
• MCM DAV College Sector-36
• Goswami Ganesh Dutta S.D. College, Sector-32
• Post Graduate Govt. College Sector- 11 (PGGC-11)
• Post Graduate Govt. College for Girls Sector-42(PGGCG-42)
University of Delhi, Delhi.
Course:B.Sc (Honours) in Microbiology.
Duration: 3 Years.
Eligibility: 10+2 with 55% or more in the aggregate of 3 subjects Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Bio-tech.
Admission Mode: CUET.
Some Colleges under Delhi University
• Gargi College (W)
• Ram LalAnand College
• Swami Shardhanand College
• Institute of Home Economics (W)
• Bhaskaracharya College of Applied Sciences
• ShaheedRajguru College of Applied Sciences for Women (W)
Ethiraj College for Women ,Chennai
Course: B.Sc Microbiology.
Duration: 3 Years.
Eligibility: 10+2 with Biology or Botany/Zoology or Botany as subjects.
Admission Mode: Marks Based
Mumbai University, Mumbai
Course:B.Sc in Microbiology (3 subject combination)
Duration: 3 Years
Eligibility: 10+2 with Biology or Botany/Zoology or Botany as subjects.
Admission Mode: Marks Based
Madras Christian College, Chennai.
Course:B.Sc Microbiology.
Duration: 3 Years
Eligibility: 10+2 with Biology/Botany and Zoology as subjects.
Admission Mode: Marks Based
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Fergusson College, Pune.
Course:B.Sc Microbiology.
Duration: 3 Years.
Eligibility: 10+2 with Biology as subject.
Admission Mode: Marks Based
Job Prospects
• Laboratories
• Private Hospitals
• Research Organizations
• Universities
• Pharmaceutical Industries
• Food Industry
• Beverage Industry
• Chemical Industries
• Environmental Agencies
• Agriculture Department
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