Applied Microbiology Course is designed to equip the student with the latest professional knowledge and technical skills in all specialized branches of Microbiology. The department well equipped laboratories with necessary infrastructure. The course emphasizes the methods to exploit the microorganism for human welfare and the maintenance of environmental quality.

On completion of the course the students can pursue higher learning in Research Laboratories/ Institutions in India/Abroad, Teaching in Colleges/ Universities, Self-employment opportunities to setup clinical and analytical Laboratories. Biotechnological & Pharmaceutical, Food and other industries.

Programmes
Programme Name Duration Regular Seats Payment Seats
M.Sc Applied Microbiology 2 Years
(4 Semesters)
15 15
Eligibility :

B.Sc. Degree with Chemistry/Biochemistry at least 50% on the aggregate with Microbiology.

Programme Content

Core Subjects :

Basics of Microbiology, Immunology, Biomolecules and Metabolism, Molecular Biology, Virology, Recombinant DNA Technology, Research Methodology, Omic Tools for Microbial Bioprospecting, Agri Biotechnology, Techno Entrepreneurship & Bioethics and Project Work.

Internal Electives :

Immuno Technology & Molecular Signalling, Enzyme Technology, Bioinformatics, Bioremediation, Animal and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Molecular and Immuno Diagnostics, MOOCS course.

Skill Development Subjects : Analytical Techniques and Biostatistics, Medical Microbiology, Fermentation Technology.

Skill Enhancement Courses : Omic Tools for Microbial Bioprospecting, Techno Entrepreneurship & Bioethics

Research based Programme : Project Work.

External Electives : Public Health Communication

Programme Name Duration Regular Seats Payment Seats
M.Sc Industrial Microbiology
(Self Finance)
2 Years
(4 Semesters)
- 15

Eligibility :B.Sc. Degree with Chemistry/Biochemistry at least 50% on the aggregate with Microbiology.

Programme Content

Core Subjects :

Basics of Microbiology, Principles of Immunology, Fundamentals of Biochemistry, Enzyme Technology, Cellular Process, Recombinant DNA Technology, Bioprocess Technology, Research Methodology, Bio Engineering.

Internal Electives :Immuno Technology & Molecular Signalling, Diagnostics Microbiology, Bioinformatics.

Skill Development Programme : Bioseparation Techniques & Biostatistics, Food Safety & Quality Management, Bioremediation, Animal and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Molecular and Immuno Diagnostics,

Skill Enhancement Programme : Omic Tools for Microbial Bioprospecting, Techno Entrepreneurship & Bioethics and Project Work.

Research based Programme : Project Work.

External Electives : Public Health Communication

Programme Name Duration Regular Seats Payment Seats
M.Sc. Biochemistry
(Self Finance)
2 Years (4 Semesters) - 30

Eligibility :B.Sc Degree with group aggregate of 50% of marks with Biochemistry/Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Microbiology, Genetics, Biotechnology, Medical Lab Technology and Applied Nutrition /Bioinformatics& Computer Applications.

Programme Content

Core Subjects :

Biochemistry of Biomolecules; Immunology, Introduction to Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Cell Physiology and Endocrinology, Intermediary Metabolism, Nutritional Biochemistry, Research Methodology, Clinical Biochemistry.

Internal Electives :

Food Safety & Quality Management, Immuno Technology & Molecular Signaling, Bioinformatics, Genetic Engineering, Animal Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Molecular and Immuno Diagnostics, MOOCS.

Skill Development Programme : Analytical Techniques, Enzymes and its Applications.

Skill Enhancement Programme : Genomics & Proteomics, Techno Entrepreneurship & Bioethics.

External Electives : Quality Control and Laboratory Maintenance

Research Programmes

The Department is actively involved in the Research Programmes on various thrust areas. The following Research Programmes are offered by the Department on Full-time and Part-time basis by following the UGC guidelines.

Research Programmes Areas of Research
M.Phil and Ph.D. Key Areas of Research
  • Plant-Microbe Interactions
  • Biofertilizers, Bioremediation & Biodegradation
  • Antimicrobial Activity of Medicinal Plants
  • Plasmid Biology
  • Microbial enzymes
  • Molecular Mechanisms of cancer