Microbiologist : Job prospects,Top Colleges and Recruiters

Microbiology is the discipline which involves the study of the biology of the bacteria, viruses, protozoa, and fungi. The main focus of an element of the course is the pathogenic potential of the organisms that cause the disease in the man. The course also covers the aspects of the biochemistry, the physiology and the genetics of the microorganisms.  Microbiology has emerged as the key biological science since the microorganisms provide the model used in molecular biology for fundamental and research purposes.  Much of the research at the molecular level are welcomed and this continues to provide the answers to the numerous fundamental questions into the Genetics, Metabolism, Cell forms and functions. There is the growing recognition of the potential of the microorganisms into the range of the applied areas. 
The ability of the microorganisms to degrade the oil in the oil spills, the herbicides, pesticides and to the supplement food, produce the energy, besides the other uses of the microorganisms is hence becoming increasingly relevant and useful.

Top Colleges

The top colleges for the course study of Microbiology are :

Highlights 

The highlights for the course study of the Microbiology are :

  • Course Level - Undergraduate
  • Duration - 3 years
  • Examination Type - Semester System
  • Admission Process - Direct Admission or Counselling

Course &Eligibility:

Courses Duration Eligibility Entrances
B. Sc in Microbiology 3 years
  • Completion of Higher Secondary (10+2) level of education from a recognised University.
  • Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as the main subjects at HSC Level and with an aggregate of 60%.
  • Instead of Biology, one may also even have the Zoology or Botany as one of the subjects to study.
  • JGEE
  • NEET

 

M. Sc in Microbiology  
  • Candidates must have a bachelor degree in Microbiology and a qualified entrance score. 
  • OUEE
  • GUEE

 

Top Recruiters 

The top recruiters for the course of study of Microbiology are :

  • AIIMS
  • National Health Mission
  • ICFRE, Punjab Agricultural University
  • Biocon
  • Syngene
  • Serum Institute of India
  • Bharat Biotech
  • Thermo Fisher

Admission Process

The admission for the course study of most of the institutes and the universities into the country is the merit-based admission process. The marks scored by the applications at the Higher Secondary level or the relevant entrance test are taken into consideration. The seats are as accordingly allotted to the deserving candidates.

Syllabus:

The syllabus courses for them course study of the Microbiology and the subjects here include like :
  • Introduction to Biology
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Microbial Ecology
  • English
  • Information Systems
  • Microbiology Lab
  • Molecular Biology
  • Virology
  • Molecular Biology Lab
  • Industrial Microbiology
  • Medical Bacteriology
  • Recombinant DNA Technology
  • Industrial Microbiology
  • Genetic Engineering Lab
  • Cell Biology
  • Inheritance Biology

Skills Required

Microbiologists study the microorganisms such as the bacteria, viruses, algae, fungi, and some types of parasites. They try to understand how these organisms live, grow and interact with their environments.
The key skills for the microbiologists are :
  • Patience
  • Attention to Detail
  • Decisiveness
  • Independence
  • Excellent IT Skills
  • Numerical Skills
  • Analytical Skills
  • Team working Skills

Top Entrances

The top entrances fro the course study of microbiology are:  

Job Prospects:

Job Post  Job Description Average Annual Salary
Bacteriologist A Bacteriologist is responsible for studying various kinds of bacteria, which are constantly changing and evolving. They typically perform research in a laboratory, mostly for government or pharmaceutical agencies. 2.9 lakhs 3.5 lakhs
Virologist A Virologist is a professional who studies the growth, development, structure and characteristics of different viruses. He isolates and makes cultures of significant viruses in a standard inhibitory medium, controlling certain factors, like, aeration, moisture, temperature, and nutrition. 8 lakhs to 10 lakhs
Mycologist A Mycologist is a scientist who studies fungi that is known to be an independent organism similar to animals, algae, plants and bacteria. Mycologists study operations of organism-based processes of poisonous, edible and parasitic fungi in order to discover organisms useful in medicine, industry and agriculture. 4 lakhs to 5.5 lakhs
Cell biologist Cell biologists research and study the properties, interactions and structure of cellular molecules from which they can extrapolate basic principles or generalizations about the effects of cell behaviour on an organism. For example, looking at how certain cell behaviours contribute to the progression of cancer in the body. 8.5 lakhs to 10.5 lakhs
Biochemist Biochemists work with the chemical composition of living organisms and perform studies of the chemical processes involved in all basic life functions. Through research, experimentation and study, these professionals provide us with much of the background knowledge on topics like genetics and heredity. 5 lakhs to 7 lakhs

FAQs

Q: Is a microbiologist a doctor ?
A:
Medical microbiologists provide the services to aid the diagnosis and the management of the infectious diseases and also help to ensure the safety of those at the risk of acquiring infectious diseases, both in the hospitals and the community. Although this role is the laboratory-based in the microbiologist’s role is increasingly clinical.

Q: What are the courses count as microbiology?
A:
The courses here are :

  • Microbiology and Immunology (MICI) 2100 Introductory Microbiology and Immunology (F)
  • MICI Approved courses in Biology (BIOL)
  • MICI Approved course in Psychology and Neuroscience (PSYO?NESC)
  • MICI Approved courses in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (BIOC)

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