University of Kerala Thiruvananthapuram
Thiruvananthapuram,Kerala,India
0471 238 6228
: 828 101 0854
- University
- ESTD 1937
- State University
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Master of Science (M.Sc.) Microbiology
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Microbiology
Course
University of Kerala Thiruvananthapuram offers M.Sc Microbiology is a two-year duration post-graduate course for those who have completed BSc Microbiology or equivalent qualification from a recognized university. Microbiology is a branch of science, which combines biology and chemistry to examine living systems and their relationship to the environment. It is the study of microorganisms and their effect on humans. University of Kerala curriculum includes topics like bioenergetics and molecular enzymology, biostatistics and computer application, bio instrumentation, food and dairy microbiology, microbial physiology, recent trends in virology, molecular immunology, environmental microbial technology, microbial genetics, bioprocessing engineering and technology, enzyme technology, pharmaceutical microbiology, bioinformatics, microbial genomics and proteomics, fermentation technology, recombinant DNA technology and much more. The course is beneficial for those who have a passion for mathematics, biology, chemistry, physics could choose the course. The employment areas of microbiologists include pathology and cytology lab, research and development of drugs, agricultural research, food and beverage companies, waste management companies, educational institutes, pharmaceutical companies, food standards agencies, agri-chemical companies, water companies, and environmental consultants. The job profiles are microbiology lecturer, research officer, microbiologist, assistant professor, executive/sr executive, chief hygienist, microbiology demonstrator, microbiology lab technician, quality control executive, and such others.
Duration: 2 years
Eligibility
Candidates must pass Graduation from a recognized University
Higher Studies
- M.Phil Microbiology
Career Opportunities
- Research Officer
- Microbiologist
- Microbiology Lecturer
- Assistant Professor
- Executive/Sr. Executive
- Microbiology Demonstrator
- Quality Control Executive Chief Hygienist
- Microbiology Lab Technician
