If you are fascinated by microorganisms and their applications, Microbiology may be a better fit. If you are interested in addressing broader environmental challenges and understanding ecosystems, Environmental Science might be the field for you.
Candidates can check the table below to see the comparison between the two courses.
Particulars
Environmental Science
Microbiology
Course Level
UG, PG, PhD and Diploma
UG & PG
Course Duration
2 - 3 years
2-3 years
Course Fees
INR 432 - INR 7.2 Lakh
Up to INR 10 lakh
Entrance Exams
CUET, CUET PG, UGC NET, GATE, etc.
CUET PG, CPGET, ICAR AIEEA, etc.
Popular Colleges
Banaras Hindu University, Delhi University, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Jadavpur University, etc.
Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi University, VIT Vellore, UoH, etc.
Job Profiles
Research Associate, Environment Journalist, Naturalist, Ecologist, etc.
Bacteriologist, Mycologist, Parasitologist, Virologist, etc.
Average Salary
INR 1.2 LPA - INR 7.5 LPA
Up to INR 20 lakh
Top Recruiters
AECOM Technology Corporation, Doshion Limited, Earth Water Limited, Gujarat Enviro Protection & Infrastructure Ltd., etc.
<p>If you are fascinated by microorganisms and their applications, <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/science/microbiology-chp">Microbiology</a> may be a better fit. If you are interested in addressing broader environmental challenges and understanding ecosystems, Environmental Science might be the field for you.</p><p>Candidates can check the table below to see the comparison between the two courses.</p><table border="0" cellspacing="3" cellpadding="0"><tbody><tr><th><p align="center">Particulars</p></th><th><p align="center">Environmental Science</p></th><th><p align="center">Microbiology</p></th></tr><tr><td><p>Course Level</p></td><td><p>UG, PG, PhD and Diploma</p></td><td><p>UG & PG</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Course Duration</p></td><td><p>2 - 3 years</p></td><td><p>2-3 years</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Course Fees</p></td><td><p>INR 432 - INR 7.2 Lakh</p></td><td><p>Up to INR 10 lakh</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Entrance Exams</p></td><td><p>CUET, CUET PG, UGC NET, GATE, etc.</p></td><td><p>CUET PG, CPGET, ICAR AIEEA, etc.</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Popular Colleges</p></td><td><p>Banaras Hindu University, Delhi University, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Jadavpur University, etc.</p></td><td><p>Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi University, VIT Vellore, UoH, etc.</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Job Profiles</p></td><td><p>Research Associate, Environment Journalist, Naturalist, Ecologist, etc.</p></td><td><p>Bacteriologist, Mycologist, Parasitologist, Virologist, etc.</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Average Salary</p></td><td><p>INR 1.2 LPA - INR 7.5 LPA</p></td><td><p>Up to INR 20 lakh</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Top Recruiters</p></td><td><p>AECOM Technology Corporation, Doshion Limited, Earth Water Limited, Gujarat Enviro Protection & Infrastructure Ltd., etc.</p></td><td><p>Food Industry, Beverage Industry, Clinical Diagnostic Laboratories, Environmental Agencies, Agriculture Industry, Hospitals, Pharmaceutical Industries</p></td></tr></tbody></table>
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