MSc Microbiology

Program Overview

Microbes are vitally important to all life on Earth. As versatile organisms, they play a major role in various biochemical processes such as biodegradation, bio deterioration, climate change, food spoilage, epidemiology and biotechnology. By applying microbes in a range of controlled settings, microbiologists can harness their power for beneficial use in areas as diverse as healthcare, food production and agriculture. Microbiology research has been and continues to be, central to meeting many of the current global aspirations and challenges, such as maintaining food, water and energy security for a healthy population on a habitable earth. Microbiology research will also help to answer big questions such as ‘how diverse is life on Earth’, and ‘does life exist elsewhere in the Universe’.

Programme USPs

Updated & detailed syllabus to meet the demand in society for Microbiologists.
Fully equipped and state of art of laboratory with DBT STAR college status.
VAP, EDC, IDC & Modular courses for the enhancement of the student’s skill.
Qualified & experienced faculty and excellent placement record exclusively in the food industry.
Hands on training programs to students to improve entrepreneurship skills.

Programme Outcome

Microbiology is a branch of Biology that includes the study of growth characteristics and various other aspects related to the microorganism, since microorganisms provide the model used in agricultural, industrial, medical and molecular biology. There is a growing recognition of the potential of microorganisms in a range of applied areas. Microbiologists find jobs in many places like research organization, pharmaceutical, food, beverage and chemical industries, Universities, Research Institutes etc.

The essential on going work of microbiologists includes making agriculture more sustainable, cleaning up pollution, manufacturing biofuels, and processing food and drink. With the threat of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and global pandemics on the rise, microbiologists are also helping to produce the vital life-saving drugs that many people around the world rely on for their survival.

Eligibility Criteria

Passed in B.Sc., Botany / Zoology / Biochemistry / Microbiology / Microbiology with Nano Technology / Biotechnology / Clinical Lab Technology / Biochemistry with Nano Technology / Plant Biotechnology and Animal Biotechnology / Plant Biology and Plant Biotechnology / Biological Techniques and Specimen preparation / B.Sc., Triple Major (Chemistry, Microbiology and Zoology) / Agriculture / Industrial Microbiology and Zoology / Biotechnology, Advanced Zoology and Animal Biotechnology / Plant Science and Biotechnology / Biology / Life Science / Nutrition and Dietetics / BSMS / BAMS / BUMS / B.Sc., in MLT / B.E or B.Tech in Biotechnology / Bioengineering / Biomedical Science / B.Sc., in Nursing / Genetics / Agriculture / Industrial Microbiology / Immunology / Molecular Biology / Environmental Science / Virology / Bioinformatics / Medical Lab Technology / Medical Microbiology.

Program Duration

2 YEARS (4 SEMESTERS)

Program Type

Regular

VALUE-ADDED PROGRAMMES

Certificate program in HACCP offered by NIST, Chennai.
UGC-CSIR, NET coaching.
Certificate Course in Clinical Lab Technology.
Advanced Certificate in Clinical Lab Technology.
Modular Curriculum included with Clinical Laboratory Technology.
Placement based crash course on Bioprocess Technology.
EDC courses:
1. Human Nutrition.
2. Vermicomposting
3. Mushroom cultivation.
4. Organic Farming
5. Plant Tissue Culture
6. First Aid and Safety
7. Herbal Technology
8. Algal Technology

Career Opportunities

Students from the School have career opportunities in the following companies and sectors:

Aavin Dairy
Central Plantation Crops Research Institute, Kerala
Cytiva, Bangalore.
Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
Indian Institute of Spices Research, Kerala
Milma Dairy
Nandhini Dairy
Pasteur Institute of India, Coonoor
Accenture, Bangalore
Azhooba, Chennai,
Biocon, Bangalore
Biomed Solutions, Salem.
Central Plantation Crops Research Institute, Kerala
Cipla Pharmaceuticals, Bangalore.
Cognizant Technologies, Bangalore.
DELL, Chennai.
EPI-Source Pvt. Ltd.
Focus Edumatics
Human Biological Institute, Ooty
Icon, Bangalore.
Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
Indian Institute of Spices Research, Kerala
Infosys, Bangalore
Molecular Connections Pvt. Ltd.
NCBS, Bangalore.
NIO, Goa
Novartis Pharmaceuticals, Bangalore.
Pasteur Institute of India, Coonoor.
PPTS, Coimbatore.
TCS, Chennai
Thermo Fischer Scientific, Bangalore.
TNQ books, Coimbatore.
VWR International, Coimbatore
Wipro Technologies, Chennai
Zifo R&D Solutions
Zifo Technologies, Chennai.

Programme Structure

SEMESTER I

Core Course I: Fundamentals of Microbiology
Core Course II: Microbial Physiology and Metabolism
Core Course III:Microbiology of Food and Dairy products
Core Course IV: Molecular Genetics
Core Course V: Practical I- Microbial physiology, Molecular genetics and Food microbiology
Elective I Bioethics, Biosafety, TQM and IPR
Modular- Module I – Course I – Concepts in Clinical Laboratory Technology and Management
Modular- Module I – Course II – Methods in Clinical Laboratory Technology (T*)

SEMESTER II

Core Course VI: Environmental Microbiology
Core Course VII: Fermentation Microbiology
Core Course VIII: Genetic Engineering
Core Course IX: Research Methodology, Biostatistics and Bio analytical Techniques
Core Course X: Practical II- Environmental Microbiology, Fermentation Microbiology, Genetic Engineering and Computational Biology
Elective II Computational Biology
Modular- Module II- Course I – Physiology of Human System
Modular- Module II – Course II – Diagnostic Biochemistry

SEMESTER III

Core Course XI: Medical Microbiology
Core Course XII: Virology
Core Course XIII: Immunology and Immuno-technology
Core Course XIV: Genomics and Proteomics
Core Course XV: Practical III- Medical Microbiology and Immunology
Elective III Pharmaceutical Microbiology
Industrial / Institutional training
Extra Disciplinary Course
Modular- Module II – Course III -Diagnostic Microbiology
Modular- Module III – Course I – Endocrinology and Tumour markers

SEMESTER IV

Core Course XVI: Soil and Agricultural Microbiology
Core Course XVII: Plant pathology and Disease management
Core Course XVIII: Practical IV- Soil and Agricultural Microbiology
Project & Viva voce
Modular- Module III – Course II – Immunology, Serology and Parasitology
Modular- Module III– Course III – Molecular Diagnostics

Credits & Evaluation

Student progression and knowledge gaining process were assessed by giving curricular based activities like seminars, assignments and report writing about their industrial visit, educational tour, seminars, symposium, training and workshops attended.

By conducting Internal test-I, Internal test-II and Model exam the student’s progression in their subject with prescribed syllabus was evaluated and proper credits were given to every subject they study.

The final year under graduate and post graduate students research knowledge was assessed by offering the research project work submitted along with a research report containing proper scientific data in prescribed format and also with their publications in well renowned, indexed and high impact factor containing scientific journals.