Microbiology

It is a branch of biology that includes the study of growth, characteristics and various other aspects related to the life cycle of micro organisms such as protozoa, algae, fungi, bacteria and viruses.

Direction

Graduation After Graduation After Post Graduation
Path 1
 Clear Class XII with Science Stream with Biology Pursue B.Sc. (Hons) Microbiology or B.Sc. (Hons) Molecular Biology or B.Sc. (Hons) Biological Sciences or B. Sc. (Hons) in Life Sciences for 3 years Pursue M.Sc. Microbiology or M.Sc. In Life Sciences for 2 years Pursue Ph.D for 3-5 years
Path 2
 Clear Class XII with Science Stream with Biology Pursue B.Sc. (Hons) Microbiology or B.Sc. (Hons) Molecular Biology or B.Sc. (Hons) Biological Sciences or B. Sc. (Hons) in Life Sciences for 3 years Pursue PG Diploma Microbiology for 1- 2 years -

Personality Traits

  1. Scientific & Analytical Temper
  2. Interest in research
  3. Observant attitude & determination
  4. Diligence, ability to work in a team
  5. od communication skills & hard work

Job Prospects

  1. Research & Development Laboratories
  2. Government & Private hospitals
  3. Pharmaceutical Industry
  4. Food, Beverage & Chemical Industry
  5. Universities
  6. Agriculture Companies
  7. Biotechnology Companies

Prominent Colleges

  • Institute
  • St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai
  • Madras Christian College, Chennai
  • Fergusson College, Pune
  • Mount Carmel College, Bengaluru
  • St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata
  • Presidency College, Chennai
  • Gargi College, New Delhi
  • College, Mumbai
  • The Oxford College of Science, Begaluru
  • Maulana Azad College, Kolkata