The M.Sc. in Microbiology is a 2-year postgraduate program designed to provide in-depth expertise in microbial science, diagnostics, and applied microbiology. With a strong foundation in bacteriology, virology, immunology, medical microbiology, environmental microbiology, and microbial genetics, the course prepares students for advanced roles in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, food safety, agriculture, and research.

Aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the program emphasizes research-led learning, practical proficiency, and industry readiness. Students are encouraged to pursue mini-projects, dissertations, and interdisciplinary electives, enabling holistic scientific development.

Program Highlights:

• NEP-2020 and UGC-aligned curriculum emphasizing core microbiological techniques, current advances, and skill development.
• Focus on disease diagnostics, infection control, and clinical microbiology, making it ideal for careers in hospitals, diagnostics labs, and public health.
• Emphasis on biosafety practices, antimicrobial resistance, and quality assurance in food and pharma industries.
• Includes a compulsory research dissertation and seminars to nurture inquiry and presentation skills.
• Provides theoretical and practical training for national-level exams such as CSIR-NET, GATE (Life Sciences), and DBT-JRF.
• Industrial internship or lab-based training included to bridge academia and real-world applications.