Which is a better course to pursue, M.Sc in microbiology or M.Sc in biotechnology?

The opportunities and faster growth are not so much within the type of degree, as it is within the individual who has the degree. Opportunities are always there. It is up to you to take advantage of them through creative and critical thinking, assertiveness, perseverance, commitment, positive attitude, and the ability to think through long-term benefits. Best is subjective term. What is best for me can not be best for you or vice-versa. Identify your actual interests, aptitudes, strengths, and weaknesses and match it with the choices you have to shortlist the apt one for you. Best colleges to pursue Microbiology are: Lovely Professional University Bharath University, Chennai Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya Jiwaji University, Faculty of Sciences & Faculty of Life Sciences Delhi University.

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Since microbiology is a part of biotechnology, you should opt for M.Sc in biotechnology.

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Having a Biotechnology degree opens up many more doors, in various fields like industrial processes, management jobs while microbiology jobs are more research oriented. You also have an option of doing an MBA in Biotechnology, which a new and emerging field of work. LPU is One of India's 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. LPU provides plenty of opportunities to its students to take part in events, competitions, fests in order to let them grow their personality and give them a chance to polish their skills. LPU provides different classes for placements which helps in grooming. Students are trained in Aptitude, Reasoning, free preparation for government Exams, Soft Skills and language training, Interview skills right from the 1st year, continuously for 2/3/4 ( duration of course) years till they get the job.

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Dear aspirant, According to my opinion going with B.Sc. Biotechnology is a better option than microbiology because microbiology is a part of biotechnology and in future too we have a good scope for biotechnology. Not only in study but the job or income basis too biotechnology have a great scope. Hope it helps.

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LPU is one of the leading private universities of India, providing quality education, innovative pedagogy and unbeatable placements both national and international. 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 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. Microbiology-(eligibility criteria)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. 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. Biotechnology (eligibility criteria)- Pass with 60% aggregate marks in Bachelors degree (Applied Medical Science or Medical Science and Allied Medical or Agriculture or Nanotechnology or Biosciences or Life Sciences or Food Sciences or Veterinary Microbiology & Parasitology or Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology or Public Health & Allied Sciences or Plant Science) or equivalent. The graduates of the Department of Biotechnology and biosciences are essentially taught with a strong multidisciplinary approach, being trained in both applied biological sciences and applications through a rigorous curriculum, augmented by hands-on experience during internships. Many companies like Biocon Pvt Ltd. , Panacea Biotech, Shanta Biotech, Syngene, Piramal Healthcare, Wockhardt Limited, Reddys Laboratories, Bharat Biotech, Himalaya Spring, Nectar Life sciences Pvt Ltd. , Alchemist Pvt Ltd, Transsasia Pvt Ltd, Life-cell International visit LPU for placements.

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Hello Janagam Opportunities are always there. It is up to you to take advantage of them through creative and critical thinking, assertiveness, perseverance, commitment, positive attitude, and the ability to think through long-term benefits. Best is subjective term. What is best for me can not be best for you or vice-versa. Identify your actual interests, aptitudes, strengths, and weaknesses and match it with the choices you have to shortlist the apt one for you. Best colleges to pursue Microbiology are: Lovely Professional University Bharath University, Chennai Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya Jiwaji University, Faculty of Sciences & Faculty of Life Sciences Thank you.

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It depends on personal choice of candidate who wants to do M.Sc. Being biochemist, I feel M.Sc in biochemistry is better, however, future scope in M.Sc. In Chemistry is not less. Biochemistry deals with study of chemical basis of life in living organism including plants and animals. It is very much developed Science and has following branches:- Animal biochemistry Medical biochemistry Clinical biochemistry Plant biochemistry Environmental biochemistry Nutrition biochemistry Industrial biochemistry, molecular biology and genetics etc. Study of Biochemistry has good scope like in teaching in medical and dental college, clinical research, pharma industry, pathology labs, nutrition biochemistry, etc. There is lot of scope abroad also.

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Both courses are good and are in demand. The opportunities and faster growth are not so much within the type of degree, as it is within the individual who has the degree. Opportunities are always there. It is up to you to take advantage of them through creative and critical thinking, assertiveness, perseverance, commitment, positive attitude, and the ability to think through long-term benefits. Best is subjective term. What is best for me can not be best for you or vice-versa. Identify your actual interests, aptitudes, strengths, and weaknesses and match it with the choices you have to shortlist the apt one for you. Best colleges to pursue Microbiology are: Lovely Professional University Bharath University, Chennai Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya Jiwaji University, Faculty of Sciences & Faculty of Life Sciences Delhi University Christian Medical College, Vellore You can do biotechnology related courses from: University of Hyderabad-School of Life Sciences, University of Mumbai-Institute of Chemical Technology, National Dairy Research Institute Rajiv Gandhi Center for Biotechnology Lovely Professional University Delhi Technological University-Department of Biotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology-Department of Biochemical Engineering & Biotechnology, Delhi University Banaras Hindu University Jawaharlal Nehru University Aligarh Muslim University of Mumbai VIT, BITS.

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Dear Janagam, Choice of course totally depends upon you, your area of interest. If you intend to pursue academics, teaching, research or scientist as a profession, then you can pursue M.Sc. However, if you intend to join a corporate in general management areas, then you can pursue MBA. The number of institutes offering the MBA course is overwhelming. However, not all of them can boast about quality. That why, you need a reputed institute like the Lovely Professional University to study such advanced course. The institute has an amazing infrastructure with experienced faculty giving holistic education to their students. The placement cell is also well-organized and regularly places their candidates into the biggest names in the corporate world. I did MBA from LPU and LPU is helping me grow professionally and personally with its career-oriented programs and support. I would say, The Business School of LPU is accredited from (ACBSP) Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs from the USA ensuring quality education and industry experienced faculty members, studying in LPU will get a degree accredited from a body of USA. LPU has recently Marked among Top 50 Best Management Institutes by NIRF ranking 2020. Also, LPU has won National Employability Award 2020. For more information in detail, kindly visit university website, or call on University toll free number Tel: +91-1824-404404.

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