B.Sc. (Microbiology)
Our Bachelor of Science programme is a versatile degree that provides students with the optimal balance between a defined sequence of study and flexible course options.
Our unique programme will give you an understanding of the basis of immune recognition and vaccine design – infectious diseases and methods of control – microbial biotechnology, and – parasitology. You will also develop an understanding of the importance of microbiology in environmental, agricultural and industrial settings.Microbiology is a discipline of enormous importance and research in this discipline has been revolutionized by new and exciting technologies such as proteomics, genomics, bioinformatics and genetic engineering.
| Program Code | best BRT | BSCMB |
| Duration Min. Duration | 3 Years | |
| Max. Duration | 6 Years | |
| Eligibility Criteria | 10+2 with PCB |
Fees per annum 14,000/-
Lateral Entry Fees 2,000/-
YEAR I
| Course Code | Course Title | Theory/Practical | Continuous Assessment (Internals) | Credits |
| CHM14101 | Introduction to Chemistry | 70 | 30 | 3 |
| GNT14101 | Elements of Genetics | 70 | 30 | 3 |
| MBL14103 | Introductory Microbiology | 70 | 30 | 3 |
| BIO14101 | Introductory Cell Biology & Molecular Biology | 70 | 30 | 3 |
| MTH14101 | Mathematics | 70 | 30 | 4 |
| MBL14102 | Basics of Immunology | 70 | 30 | 4 |
| BOT14103 | Biotransformation & Biocatalyst | 70 | 30 | 4 |
| ENG14101 | Communication for Professionals | 70 | 30 | 4 |
| CHM14101P | Introduction to Chemistry | 35 | 15 | 1 |
| MBL14103P | Introductory Microbiology | 35 | 15 | 1 |
| GNT14101P | Elements of Genetics | 35 | 15 | 1 |
| BIO14101P | Introductory Cell Biology & Molecular Biology | 35 | 15 | 1 |
| Total | 32 |
YEAR II
| Course Code | Course Title | Theory/Practical | Continuous Assessment (Internals) | Credits |
| MBL14201 | Fermentation Technology | 70 | 30 | 4 |
| MBL14202 | Introduction to Microbial Physiology | 70 | 30 | 3 |
| GNT14201 | Introduction to Microbial Genetics | 70 | 30 | 3 |
| MBL14204 | Basics of Food and Dairy Microbiology | 70 | 30 | 2 |
| MBL14203 | Fundamentals of Bioinformatics | 70 | 30 | 3 |
| MBL14205 | Introduction & Recent Techniques in Biotechnology | 70 | 30 | 3 |
| MBL14206 | Environmental and Agriculture Microbiology | 70 | 30 | 2 |
| MBL14207 | Introduction to Medical Parasitological and Mycology | 70 | 30 | 3 |
| MBL14208 | Basics of Medical Bacteriology and Virology | 70 | 30 | 2 |
| MBL14202P | Introduction to Microbial Physiology | 35 | 15 | 2 |
| GNT14201P | Introduction to Microbial Genetics | 35 | 15 | 1 |
| MBL14203P | Fundamentals of Bioinformatics | 35 | 15 | 1 |
| MBL14205P | Introduction & Recent Techniques in Biotechnology | 35 | 15 | 1 |
| MBL14205P | Environmental and Agricultural Microbiology | 35 | 15 | 1 |
| MBL14208P | Basics of Medical Bacteriology and Virology | 35 | 15 | 1 |
| Total | 32 |
YEAR III
| Course Code | Course Title | Theory/Practical | Continuous Assessment (Internals) | Credits |
| MBL14304 | Clinical Microbiology | 70 | 30 | 3 |
| MBL14301 | Basic Techniques in Microbiology | 70 | 30 | 3 |
| MBL14302 | Bioresource Utilization and Bioremediation | 70 | 30 | 3 |
| MBL14303 | Introduction to Virology | 70 | 30 | 3 |
| BOX14302 | Biostatistics | 70 | 30 | 4 |
| MBL14305 | Introduction to Mycology and Protista | 70 | 30 | 3 |
| MBL14306 | Pharmaceutical Microbiology | 70 | 30 | 3 |
| IPR14301 | Elements of Industrial Entrepreneurship | 70 | 30 | 4 |
| MBL14301P | Basic Techniques in Microbiology | 35 | 15 | 2 |
| MBL14302P | Bioresource Utilization and Bioremediation | 35 | 15 | 1 |
| MBL14303P | Introduction to Virology | 35 | 15 | 1 |
| MBL14305P | Introduction to Mycology and Protista | 35 | 15 | 1 |
| MBL14306P | Pharmaceutical Microbiology | 35 | 15 | 1 |
| Total | 32 |
Our B.Sc. in Microbiology degree is one of the most versatile degrees you can obtain because of the fundamental nature of the discipline, and also because it can be combined with so many other sciences, leading to powerful and sought-after skills.
After the completion of our programme, you will find a challenging career in medical, public health and environmental microbiology. Exciting career possibilities exist as research work is strongly gaining importance in laboratories in universities, biotechnology companies and agricultural, medical and veterinary institutes.
Common job profiles of students after completing B.Sc. in Biochemistry include:
Research Microbiologists , Industrial Microbiologists, Clinical Microbiologists, Environment Microbiologists.