I m doing bsc.microbiology.in msc which cours should i choose on the basis of better scope and jobs food microbiology or medical micro?

Hi Kalyani, Well honestly both subjects are good and its tough to say which one is better. It depends on your interest which one you would like to pursue further. Food microbiologists work on the front line of food safety. Employed by food manufacturers, the government, and universities, these specialists study food-borne pathogens and work on disease prevention. Their research ensures food products abide by government regulations regarding food health and safety. Food microbiologists may need an advanced degree for some positions.Food microbiologists research micro-organisms in food and are tasked primarily with preventing food-borne diseases. They study food poisoning, spoilage, and preservation, as well as participating in food legislation establishment and enforcement Medical microbiologists are educators and research scientists who are responsible for investigating microscopic organisms and analyzing their effects on humans and animals. The profession has furthered medical advances in chemotherapy, the curing of infectious diseases and the alleviation of viruses.Medical microbiology includes studies of bacteria, viruses and parasites, all of which can be seen as the cause, and often part of the cure, for various diseases. Those with an undergraduate degree can work as research technicians in the private sector, nonprofit organizations and academia. Advanced degrees can translate to a career as a college educator or contributing member of a scientific team, which eventually could result in a leadership or management position, such as the director of an immunology or clinical microbiology laboratory. Employers include: 1. Government agencies, such as the Center for Disease Control and the National Institutes of Health 2. Private health care services and philanthropic organizations, 3. Pharmaceutical companies 4. Medical schools and university-affiliated teaching hospitals 5. Veterinary hospitals Hope this helps. All the best.

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