The Oxford College of Science Bangalore
- College
- Co - Education
- ESTD 1994
- Arts, Science & Commerce
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Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) Microbiology, Chemistry, Zoology
Course
B.Sc. Is A Science Stream Graduation Course With A Full Name As Bachelor Of Science. The Course Also Includes Experimental Study And The Institutes Have Lab Facilities To Enable The Understanding.
- Microbiology : B.Sc. Microbiology or Bachelor of Science in Microbiology is an undergraduate Microbiology course. Microbiology is a broad discipline that involves the study of the biology of bacteria, viruses, protozoa and fungi. The main focus of the course is the pathogenic potential of the organisms that cause disease in man. The course also covers aspects of the biochemistry, physiology and genetics of microorganisms.
- Chemistry : Chemistry is the scientific discipline involved with elements and compounds composed of atoms, molecules and ions: their composition, structure, properties, behavior and the changes they undergo during a reaction with other substances.
- Zoology : Zoology, also known as Animal Biology, is the branch of biology that deals with living as well as extinct animals and their interaction with their ecosystems. Zoology is the branch of biology which relates to the animal kingdom, including the structure, embryology, evolution, classification, habits, and distribution of all animals, both living and extinct.
Objectives of the course are :
- To understand and acquire basic knowledge of microbiology, chemistry and zoology.
- Theoretical part of the course, impart the knowledge on microorganisms in relation to their importance in the field of agriculture, medicine, food industry and environment.
- The practical aspect of this course will inculcate the technical knowledge and required skills to handle the microorganisms.
- To diagnose the disease causing microorganisms.
It is a 3 year, 6 semester full time undergraduate degree course, affiliated to Bangalore University, Bangalore and recognized by Govt.of Karnataka.
Eligibility criteria
Should have cleared the Pre-University examination of Karnataka, or an equivalent examination conducted by any other board/Pre-University or 10+2, equivalent examination should have minimum 35% or pass marks aggregate in PCB/CBZ.
Career Opportunities
- Biomedical scientist
- Biotechnologist
- Clinical research associate
- Food technologist
- Healthcare scientist, immunology
- Microbiologist
- Nanotechnologist
- Pharmacologist.
