BSC MICROBIOLOGY
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Overview:
BSc Microbiology is an apt course for you to pursue after high school.. BSc Microbiology is a three-year undergraduate course that comprises the study of microorganisms; this includes various organisms like a unicellular, cluster of microscopic animals, viruses, bacteria, and fungi. This discipline is a key component of the various researches in biochemistry and pathology. It has several subfields like virology, mycology, parasitology, etc. Also, microbiology is an essential part of pathology where it is used to combat various diseases that are caused by microorganisms. It also includes the study of immunology, one of the important subfields of this course.
Scope:
A graduate degree in microbiology can provide you opportunities in other sectors also like, private and government hospitals, technicians in private laboratories, forensic science laboratories, environmental management organizations, educational institutions, food processing industry, Dairy industry, Alcohol, and etc...
Skills Required
Work duties included quality inspection of final product and training employees in fundamentals of microbiology and microscopy for food quality inspection.
Evaluated every ingredient individually for microbiology and food safety requirements, updated specifications, and worked with vendors to ensure compliance.
Perform sample analysis on food microbiology and pathogen samples/isolates for microbiological organisms as well as genetic fingerprinting utilizing PFGE techniques.
Adhere to quarterly proficiency testing for validation of microbiology laboratory methods through AOAC s Accredited Laboratory Proficiency Testing Program.
Helped to establish and maintain quality assurance programs, procedures and controls associated with the Quality Assurance Microbiology Laboratory.
BSC microbiology subjects and syllabus
Immunology
Biochemistry
Microbial Physiology
Microbial Genetics
Molecular Biology
Biophysics and Instrumentation
Basic Microscopy and Instrumentation
Principles of Transmission Genetics
Tissue Culture
Chemistry
Bi-Statistics
Introduction to Data Structure
Computer Biology & Bioinformatics
Industrial Microbiology
Medical Microbiology
Environmental Biotechnology
Cell Structure
Microbial Technology
Eligibility & and Process
Who have cleared their 10+2 exams from a recognized board with minimum 55 - 60% marks can apply for the course.
Candidates must be from Science stream and must have studied Physics, Chemistry and Biology as compulsory subjects in 10+2 level. From recognized board examination.
Courses Offered
MTech Biotechnology
MSc Microbiology
PG Diploma courses in Bioinformatics, Microbial Genetics, Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Microbial Physiology, Bioinstrumentation, etc.
MSc in Applied Microbiology
Colleges
1. Madras Christian College, [MCC] Chennai
2. St. Joseph's College, [SJC] Bangalore
3. Sri Krishna Arts and Science College, [SKASC] Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
4. MG Science Institute, [MGSI] Ahmedabad
6. JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, [JSSAHER] Mysore, Karnataka
7. Avanthi Degree College, Hyderabad, Telangana
8. Andhra Loyola College –[ALC], Vijayawada
9. Gitam –Visakhapatnam
10. Alva’s College, Moodbidri, Karnataka
Job Prospects & Salaries
They are plenty of job opportunities for BSc Microbiology in our country. Microbiology are in sectors such as Research Assistant, Food, Industrial or Environmental Microbiologists, Quality Assurance Technologists, Sales or Technical Representative, Clinical and Veterinary Microbiologists, Medical Technologists, Biomedical Scientist, Clinical Research Associate. Military Health care institutions, WHO, UNESCO, Space and research agencies, Agriculture fields, Organic industries.
Remuneration
B.Sc Salary packages of aspirants from microbiology are entirely based upon their experience, research, area of specialization, etc. The average salary of the aspirants in Information Technology is around INR 2.5 – 3L PA. Microbiologists have diverse job opportunities in different domains to choose from and pursue. Applied for BSC Microbiology.
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