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Microbiology is the study of microscopic organisms. These organisms include algae, bacteria, moulds, protozoa, viruses and yeasts. They are sometimes called microbes. These cannot be seen without a microscope. Many biologists further specialize in the study of micro-organisms, e.g. the bacteriologists work with bacteria, mycologists with fungi and virologists study viruses.
Students can pursue microbiology at the graduate level after choosing to study Biology at the +2 level. After B.Sc. Microbiology graduates can pursue higher studies like M. Sc in Applied microbiology, Medical microbiology, Food microbiology, Industrial microbiolog
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Hi,
Microbiology is the study of microscopic organisms. These organisms include algae, bacteria, moulds, protozoa, viruses and yeasts. They are sometimes called microbes. These cannot be seen without a microscope. Many biologists further specialize in the study of micro-organisms, e.g. the bacteriologists work with bacteria, mycologists with fungi and virologists study viruses.
Students can pursue microbiology at the graduate level after choosing to study Biology at the +2 level. After B.Sc. Microbiology graduates can pursue higher studies like M. Sc in Applied microbiology, Medical microbiology, Food microbiology, Industrial microbiology, Genetics, Biotechnology, Bio-informatics, microbial technology, Clinical Research, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Forensic Sciences, Hospital Management.
Eligibility:
For undergraduate programme, one must be a 12th passed whereas postgraduate programme requires you to have a Bachelor's degree in relevant disciplines.
Career Prospects:
Microbiologists work in hospitals in pathology/cytology laboratories. They undertake microbiological testing of samples from patients as an aid to diagnosing and treating diseases. The pharmaceutical, food, beverage industries, swimming pools, water processing plants, bottling industries and hotels employ microbiologists. In the pharmaceutical industries opportunities exist in the R&D division. Microbiological work includes studying microbes and organisms that cause diseases (in humans, animals as well as plants).
Scope In India:
Microbiology is a vast discipline of science. It has many areas of specialisation and is a booming sector with a lot of opportunities. A microbiologist can fit into any field ranging from biopharmaceuticals and medicines, to food and beverages, to textiles and leather, to the environment and crop health. Besides this, one can pursue higher studies such as a PhD programme or post-doctoral studies.
Many microbiologists work in universities, where they teach and carry out research. While some are employed in private research institutions, foundations, health care centres and hospitals, others are in government agencies like Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Department of Science and Technology and Department of Biotechnology.
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