M.Sc Microbiology

Hi,
I would suggest you to opt for food Science, some of the chief reasons behind this option are as follows:
1. Job security: The food industry is one of the largest on the planet, and people will always have to eat. This means if you are working anywhere along the food supply chain, you will always have a job. Although there are food companies that close or have layoffs, chances are you can apply your skills to other foods or processes, which I think is a huge benefit of this degree.
2. Diverse environment: When working in the food industry, there are literally thousands of different jobs available. You aren't limited to lab work or a desk job. There is something for everyone, whether it be in quality, R&D, sales, marketing, manufacturing, teaching or in government. The food Science degree is inherently multidisciplinary, which opens up a myriad of opportunities.
3. The people: Those I have met who work in food are some of the most hardworking and passionate people I know, and I am truly glad to call them friends. There is a certain attitude we all share and I think it stems from our drive to help people. After all, food is a service industry and we take pride in what we do.
4. Salary possibilities: A degree in food Science offers many opportunities to earn high salaries.
5. The food: If you love food you will definitely enjoy working in this industry. Whether you are creating exciting new products, testing products for quality, or doing research, you will be exposed to a plethora of amazing food. You will discover dishes and flavor combinations you have never even knew existed (and may even like it).
6. Travel opportunities: The food industry is global, and many large companies in the United States also conduct business in several other countries. Depending on your position, its likely you will get to travel often paid for by your company or agency.

Microbiology is a vast field and has lot of scope. Number of jobs exist in R&D as well as for managerial tasks.
Microbiologist can get jobs in many places like Research and Development Laboratories of Government and Private Hospitals, Research Organisations, Food, Beverage, Pharmaceutical and Chemical Industries.
After doing MSc. Microbiology, one can join R&D dept. of any good Biotech company.
You can also join research programmes after clearing UGC or CSIR NET exam & further go for Phd.
You can do specialization in Food microbiology,clinical or medical microbiology etc. depending upon your interest.
You can also get job after M.Scc microbiology in pharmaceuticals or in food industries or in breweries and also in pathology lab.

Higher study options in Microbiology after B.Sc are:
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 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 their advanced level studies:
Post graduate Course
M.Sc. (Applied Microbiology)
M.Sc. (Hons.) (Microbiology)
M.Sc. (Microbial Genetics and Bioinformatics)
M.Sc. (Microbiology)
Ph.D. (Microbiology)
Diploma Courses in Microbiology
Advance Post Graduate Diploma in marine microbiology
Subjects covered under higher studies after B.Sc microbiology
The topics those are included in the M.Sc microbiology course is given below.
Advanced Immunology
Agricultural Microbiology
Bacteriology & Virology
Bioinformatics & Computational Methods
Biological Chemistry
Biophysical Techniques & Instrumentation
Bioprocess Technology
Bioprocess Technology & Agricultural Microbiology
Cell biology & Enzymology
Engineering & Bioinformatics & Computational Methods
Environmental Microbiology Medical Microbiology
Microbial Genetics & Genetic Engineering
Microbial Physiology & Molecular Biology
Microbial Technology
Principles of Microbiology
I hope, it will help.