Can I get admission in M.Sc in microbiology as a B.Sc in biology student?

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Dharamveer Dheer · Answer

Dear Varsha, At LPU it is a four semester program, to enable graduate students to pursue doctoral studies or professional employment, through imparting in depth knowledge in specific domain of Microbiology along with three semester independent research project leading to dissertation to harness the flair of research. Eligibility Criteria (Qualifying Exam) Pass with 60% aggregate marks in Bachelor's Degree (Applied Medical Science or Medical Science and Allied Medical or Agriculture or Biosciences or Food Science or Medical Lab. Technology or Life Sciences or Veterinary Microbiology and Parasitology or Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology or Clinical Chemistry or Public Health and Allied Sciences or Plant Science) or equivalent. Program Outcomes which LPU ensures: # Demonstrate the ability to work in interdisciplinary areas of microbiology for industrial and academic research applications. # Comprehend, analyze, estimate and solve biological problems through applications of food microbiology, virology, microbial physiology, genetic engineering, fermentation technology and medical microbiology # identify societal microbiological problems and propose solutions through explorative research by validation and scientific experimentation # Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the scientific principles and apply these to develop projects in multidisciplinary environment. So, visit the website and call up the toll free numbers, the support cell will guide you through the admission process as well as resolve all your queries. DVD

Priya Mahajan · Answer

Hi Eligibility Criteria (Qualifying Exam) Pass with 60% aggregate marks in Bachelor's Degree (Applied Medical Science or Medical Science and Allied Medical or Agriculture or Biosciences or Food Science or Medical Lab. Technology or Life Sciences or Veterinary Microbiology and Parasitology or Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology or Clinical Chemistry or Public Health and Allied Sciences or Plant Science) or equivalent. LPU carefully nurtures its students and propels them to the pinnacle of success so that their hard work culminates to a zenith. Hence LPU has been ranked by NIRF to be among the top 100 universities in 2020. LPU MSc Microbiology has certain features: Fields of study: General microbiology, Medical microbiology, Immunology, Industrial microbiology and Fermentation technology, Soil and agricultural microbiology, Mushroom Technology, Food microbiology,Microbial genetics, Microbial physiology and metabolism, Molecular biology and recombinant DNA technology, Pharmaceutical microbiology. Thrust Areas of research: Microbial physiology, medical microbiology, mycology, immunology, food microbiology, soil microbiology, industrial and applied microbiology, Bioprocess Engineering.Unique features: Involvement of multidisciplinary area, such as microbiology, biochemistry,immunology, tissue culture and physiology, and many more along with engineering, makes it very challenging. Career Prospects: Teaching in College, Junior/senior research fellow, Research posts in ICAR/CSIR labs,Microbiologist post in dairy industries, breweries, food processing industries, beverage industries,pathology labs, agriculture, quality assurance divisions in industries, Self Employed (Establishing small scale industries production of non-alcoholic fruit beverages, mushroom production, vermi composting) .List of Few Companies in this Field: Biocon Pvt Ltd., Himalaya Spring, Nectar Life sciences Pvt Ltd.,Alchemist Pvt Ltd (Chandigarh), Panacea Biotech (Chandigarh), Jagatjit Industries (Gurgaon), Ind Swift Pharmaceutical, Life cell International (New Delhi), Reddys Laboratories, Government organizations, IDS Infotec, Omics Publishing Group.Innovative Pedagogy: Academic task such Class Participation, Design Problem, Term Paper, Assignment,Live examples, AV-aids. Test and Quiz based on various competitive examinations. It has experienced faculty extensive scales of scholarships, updated labs,etc.

Ashish Sharma · Answer

Hi, Yes, you can take admission in M.Sc Microbiology in Lovely Professional University. LPU provides a great academic exposure to its students. It provides a chance to the students to attend guest lectures or workshops, so that they get to learn as much as they can. The students also work on live projects, so that they are able to apply their knowledge to practical settings. It is one of the few that has embraced international practices when it comes to designing a curriculum. The eligibility criteria of M.Sc. (Hons. ). Microbiology programme is Pass with 60% aggregate marks in Bachelors Degree (Applied Medical Science or Medical Science and Allied Medical or Agriculture or Biosciences or Food Science or Medical Lab. Technology or Life Sciences or Veterinary Microbiology & Parasitology or Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology or Clinical Chemistry or Public Health & Allied Sciences or Plant Science) or equivalent. The School of Professional Enhancement gives the necessary analytical, logical skills and soft skills to polish the student to the core to make him placement ready. Even mock placement drives are held. List of Few Companies in this Field: Biocon Pvt Ltd. , Himalaya Spring, Nectar Life sciences Pvt Ltd. , Alchemist Pvt Ltd (Chandigarh), Panacea Biotech (Chandigarh), Jagatjit Industries (Gurgaon), Ind Swift Pharmaceutical, Life cell International (New Delhi), Reddys Laboratories, Government organizations, IDS Infotec, Omics Publishing Group. Online admissions are already going on, you can take admission through their website. For maximum scholarship benefits LPU officials are advising to take admission as soon as possible. For more information you can call at their toll free number. All the best for your future.

barkha manral · Answer

Yes, you are eligible as you have done a course that not specifically focus only on biology it consists of botany as well as zoology so you will be able to do this master degree. All the best.

Sahil Sharma · Answer

Yes, you can apply for M.Sc in microbiology. According to the eligibility criteria for M.Sc in microbiology: Candidate should have completed B.Sc. degree in any stream of science such as Botany, Zoology, Chemistry, Physiology, Microbiology from a recognised University.

Arshiya Singh · Answer

Yes, You can get admission in M.Sc.Microbiology. Eligibility Criteria (Qualifying Exam) Pass with 60% aggregate marks in Bachelor's Degree (Applied Medical Science or Medical Science and Allied Medical or Agriculture or Biosciences or Food Science or Medical Lab. Technology or Life Sciences or Veterinary Microbiology and Parasitology or Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology or Clinical Chemistry or Public Health and Allied Sciences or Plant Science) or equival Being an Alumni, I would say LPU has it all for a perfect learning of this course . Few of the major features of this course at LPU : 1.Research Orientation. 2.Specializations : Subjects in areas of Agriculture Microbiology, Fermentation Technology and Medical Microbiology provide students with the advance knowledge and emerging trends in these areas. 3.Dissertation courses split in 3 different semesters are incorporated in the curriculum to provide research and hands on experience to students in problem identification, laboratory work, data analysis and interpretation. 4.Conferences, Workshops and Sessions from Industry Experts. 5.Professional Enhancement

Neetu Singh · Answer

The eligibility for M.SC Microbiology is Pass with 60% aggregate marks in Bachelor's Degree (Applied Medical Science or Medical Science and Allied Medical or Agriculture or Biosciences or Food Science or Medical Lab. Technology or Life Sciences or Veterinary Microbiology and Parasitology or Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology or Clinical Chemistry or Public Health and Allied Sciences or Plant Science) or equivalent. I am eligible to answer your query,My sister is pursuing same course from LPU. She told me few things about course,University,faculty which I will Share . She told me ,LPU is One of Indias Best Biotechnology University in Punjab, LPU School of Bio-engineering and Bio sciences is equipped with state-of-the-art Bio-process Engineering and Bio science labs and believes in imparting knowledge to students through a practical approach to achieve mastery in plant and animal physiology. Our faculty works hard tirelessly in enabling students with the acumen to apply the findings of Bio sciences in the fields of medicine, forensics, nutrition and dietetics for the benefit of the community School of biotechnology provides an ultimate learning experience with a commitment to innovation. Various guest lectures from experts and field visits are organized by the school. The school encourages R & D activities for students to get the benefit. Many students from LPU have successfully collaborated with foreign universities and research institutions. The department also inculcates entrepreneurship opportunities to build job providers of the future. The curriculum offers prime focus on fundamental and applied aspects of biotechnology. Live projects spread across five semesters help develop research aptitude in students. The course offers specializations in Dairy Technology, Fermentation Technology, and Bioinformatics. Holistic Development-Participation in technical events, conferences, workshops, sports, and cultural activities help in the holistic development of students. You should not worry about the placements. If you work hard in the course and learn as much as you can, any company visiting the campus would be happy to hire you. However, you must not neglect polishing your communication skills as well, because companies will check that in their interviews.

Vivek Kumar · Answer

Yes, you are eligible candidate and make sure you perform well in entrance exams, so that you can get admission in it

Mahi Pal Jakhar · Answer

As per my experience and opinion, you can get admission for M.Sc microbiology, because you have studied Biology in your B.Sc degree, due to which you can do microbiology in Masters, because Biology is a main subject in Master's degree, so don't worry and apply for the form of Master's degree.

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