Which career option should I choose after completing my B.Sc in microbiology?

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OMKAR PHALE An Undergraduate student who loves to travel. | Guide-Level 13

6 years ago

Hello Anjali,
The scope of Microbiology is huge because of the involvement of microbiology in various fields such as Pharmacy, Medicine clinical research, Agriculture, Dairy industry, Water industry, nanotechnology & chemical technology. Master Courses:
The master courses in this field are of two years:
Master of Science in Microbiology
Master of Science in Applied Microbiology
Master of Science in Medical Microbiology
Master of Science in Microbial Genetics and Bioinformatics
Specializations in Microbiology
Agricultural Microbiology
Industrial Microbiology
Evolutionary Microbiology
Nano Microbiology
Cellular Microbiology
Soil Microbiology
Veterina

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Chetna S | Scholar-Level 17

8 years ago

Microbiology is a very diversifying field. Read this article to know more about it, written by one if the microbiologist of india.
http://m.timesofindia.com/home/education/news/Micro-world-Career-opportunities-in-microbiology/articleshow/20624271.cms

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Alapan Roy BCA graduate & CERTIFIED in IT,CCNA,CCNP,CEH. | Guide-Level 11

7 years ago

Higher study options in Microbiology after B.Sc
Generally, a person will need a doctoral degree to take up the profession of a microbiologist. One can take up microbiology or any other allied fields during their graduation. The career possibilities for aspirants will increase with a PG degree. Otherwise there is a possibility of the choices to get limited. One can choose to become a teacher or a research scientist after they finish their Post-graduation.
It takes one 4 years to get a Graduate degree and 2 years to get the PG degree. The doctoral program has a time period of 3 4 years.
The courses given below can be taken by students for t

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Kishansinh Rathod Founder of Neurobytes | Contributor-Level 10

7 years ago

Hello,
There are so many options available. You can go for further studies:
M.Sc Microbiology is best, or you can go for
M.Sc in Food Technology,
M.Sc in genetics
M.Sc in environmental Science
M.Sc in Bioinformatics
If you want to join Hospital and LAB, then you can do Diploma in Medical Lab Technician (Recommended for quick job).
After this, you can own your own lab, you will get LAB license.

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Ashish Sharma Education Consultant, Political Analyst, traveler. | Scholar-Level 17

4 years ago

Hi Anjali, You can work as Microbiologist in Pharmaceutical companies like Parenteral Drugs India Limited, Cipla, etc. If you are interested in banking sector jobs, you can apply for the position of Probationary Officer or Management Trainee in Banks. Other job positions can be searched in pharmaceutical departments under government hospitals, in drug manufacturing, research based labs, etc. You can also pursue M.Sc. Microbiology from Lovely Professional University. # In LPU,. M.Sc. (Hons) Microbiology, a four semester programme is to enable graduate students to pursue doctoral studies or professional employment, through imparting in d

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Hi Anjali, You can work as Microbiologist in Pharmaceutical companies like Parenteral Drugs India Limited, Cipla, etc. If you are interested in banking sector jobs, you can apply for the position of Probationary Officer or Management Trainee in Banks. Other job positions can be searched in pharmaceutical departments under government hospitals, in drug manufacturing, research based labs, etc. You can also pursue M.Sc. Microbiology from Lovely Professional University. # In LPU,. M.Sc. (Hons) Microbiology, a four semester programme is 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) is that the candidate must be 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. (5% relaxation to North East states and Sikkim candidates/ Defence Personnel and their Dependents/ Wards of Kashmir Migrants). # There are certain Salient Features:
- Research Orientation
Research based subjects such as workshop on instrumentation, scientific writing and ethics help students to build research aptitude. -Specializations
Subjects in areas of Agriculture Microbiology, Fermentation Technology and Medical Microbiology provide students with the advance knowledge and emerging trends in these areas. - 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. - Conferences and Workshops
Participation in national and international level conferences and workshops help in the holistic development of students with scientific competence
- Professional Enhancement
In addition to core curricula, course offers subjects like analytical and soft skills to enhance personality and employability. # Online Admissions are already going on, you can take admission through their University website. For maximum scholarship benefits hurry to enroll. Good luck.

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Hi Anjali, You can work as Microbiologist in Pharmaceutical companies like Parenteral Drugs India Limited, Cipla, etc. If you are interested in banking sector jobs, you can apply for the position of Probationary Officer or Management Trainee in Banks. Other job positions can be searched in pharmaceutical departments under government hospitals, in drug manufacturing, research based labs, etc. You can also pursue M.Sc. Microbiology from Lovely Professional University. # In LPU,. M.Sc. (Hons) Microbiology, a four semester programme is 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) is that the candidate must be 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. (5% relaxation to North East states and Sikkim candidates/ Defence Personnel and their Dependents/ Wards of Kashmir Migrants). # There are certain Salient Features: - Research Orientation Research based subjects such as workshop on instrumentation, scientific writing and ethics help students to build research aptitude. -Specializations Subjects in areas of Agriculture Microbiology, Fermentation Technology and Medical Microbiology provide students with the advance knowledge and emerging trends in these areas. - 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. - Conferences and Workshops Participation in national and international level conferences and workshops help in the holistic development of students with scientific competence - Professional Enhancement In addition to core curricula, course offers subjects like analytical and soft skills to enhance personality and employability. # Online Admissions are already going on, you can take admission through their University website. For maximum scholarship benefits hurry to enroll. Good luck.

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