Overview
M.Phil. in Microbiology
is a postgraduate course which introduces students to the advanced
fundamentals of small microorganisms. The basic eligibility for admission to
the course is a Masters degree in biological sciences, chemistry, physics, and
mathematics support the major. M. Phil. in Microbiology is a research degree
program which enable students to study a specific research project in the
subjects of bacterial polysaccharides, attachment of pathogens and biofilm
formation.
The
M. Phil degree in Microbiology can help students stand alone and have an edge
over other professionals in the field as it helps them develop them the
scientific skills needed to work in the industry.
M.
Phil. in Microbiology is offered to postgraduate students with an inclination
towards Biology. This course is apt for students who ought to have the
characteristics of identifying, organizing and conveying data; taking a shot at
your own and also can work in a team.
Microbiologists
work in almost every industry and have many different responsibilities.
Microbiologists find jobs in many places like research and development
laboratories of government and private hospitals, research organizations,
pharmaceutical, food, beverage and chemical industries.Universities, research
institutes, and industrial companies employ microbiologists to do basic,
environmental, healthcare and agricultural research.
Medical
microbiologists also work in hospitals and Health Protection Agency
laboratories.Industrial microbiologists work in a range of companies – from big
pharmaceutical, biochemical, biotechnology and food businesses through to
smaller firms that develop biopharmaceuticals or specialist products.
Microbiologists
can also become faculty members in Universities, Colleges or teachers in
Schools, etc. For college teaching, a master's degree may be acceptable along
with qualification of CSIR – NET, but a doctorate opens more avenues.
Eligibility
An applicant, who has
completed Master's Degree (through Full-time/Distance Education mode/Open
University System) with not less than 55% of scores or 5.51 in 10.00 GPA under
CBCS in Microbiology or other interdisciplinary subject(Botany, Zoology, Plant
Science, Animal Sciences, Bio Chemistry , Biotechnology and M.Sc., Life
Sciences.
Admission Process
Admission to M. Phil.
in Microbiology to a majority of colleges in India is entrance-based. A few
universities Madras University, Bharathidasan University and Delhi
University conduct an entrance test for admission to the program.
Job profile | Job description | Average salary | |
Food microbiologist | Materials scientists often specialize in a specific material. A materials scientist might focus on materials such as ceramics, metals or synthetics. | Materials scientists often specialize in a specific material. A materials scientist might focus on materials such as ceramics, metals or synthetics. | 4,00,000 in 0-2 Years |
Professor | Professor is an academic rank at universities and other post-secondary education and research institutions in most countries. Literally, professor derives from Latin as a "person who professes". Professors are usually experts in their field and teachers of the highest rank | Professor is an academic rank at universities and other post-secondary education and research institutions in most countries. Literally, professor derives from Latin as a "person who professes". Professors are usually experts in their field and teachers of the highest rank | 16,73,000 in 0-2 Years |
Teacher | The duties of a teacher can include: Teaching students based on national curriculum guidelines within your specialist subject areas. Planning, preparing and delivering lessons. Encouraging student participation in lessons and in other school-related activities. | The duties of a teacher can include: Teaching students based on national curriculum guidelines within your specialist subject areas. Planning, preparing and delivering lessons. Encouraging student participation in lessons and in other school-related activities. | 2,95,493 in 0-2 Years |
Assistant Professor | They design curriculum plans for student learning, conduct class discussions to ensure student engagement, provide academic counseling, maintain student records, and assess student coursework. | They design curriculum plans for student learning, conduct class discussions to ensure student engagement, provide academic counseling, maintain student records, and assess student coursework. | 15,00,000 in 0-2 Years |
* Average salary are subjective to change based on various factors