Microbiology

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Both the streams have their own scope and it depends on your interest that which stream you choose. In terms of job opportunities, medical microbiology is a better option. It is. B.Sc in microbiology is a 3- year long, full- time course divided into 6 semesters, with each semester lasting for a period of 6 months. Microbiology has emerged as a key biological science, since microorganisms provide the model used in molecular biology for research purposes. Such research at the molecular level has provided, and continues to provide answers to numerous fundamental questions in Genetics, Metabolism, Cell forms & functions. There is a growing recognition of the potential of microorganisms in a range of applied areas. The ability of microorganisms to degrade oil in oil spills, herbicides, pesticides, and to supplement food, produce energy, besides other uses of microorganisms is becoming increasingly relevant and useful.
Microbiologists study these organisms using tools, like microscopes, genetics, and culturing. Microscopes allow scientists to magnify microbial cells that are otherwise too small to see. Genetics and Molecular Biology help scientists understand the evolutionary relationships between microbes and their habitats. Culturing is the term used to describe growing microbes, usually combined with tests to see what the microbes like to eat or what conditions they can live in. A petri dish is a common place where microbes are cultivated. Eligibility for B.Sc in microbiology:
Completion of Higher Secondary (10+2) level of education with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as main subjects at HSC level. Minimum aggregate score of 60% at the level. Instead of Biology, one may even have had Zoology or Botany as one of the main subjects of study.
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
Manipur University

M.Sc Medical Microbiology is a 2 year full-time postgraduate course in Medical Microbiology.
Eligibility for which is B.Sc in any stream of science such as Botany, Zoology, Chemistry, Physiology, Microbiology with 55% of marks (50% for SC/ST candidates) from a recognized board.
Most of the colleges offering M.Sc Medical Microbiology course in various states of India. A Government, Private and Deemed universities also offer this course. Every college has their own eligibility criteria, admission procedure, syllabus, fees structure, and placement training. Top colleges and universities offering this course include:
Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut
Institute of Management and Technical Studies, Noida
Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal
PGIMER, Chandigarh
SGT University, Gurgaon
The average fee for this course ranges between INR 5,000 to INR 3 Lacs based on the performances of students in their bachelor degree examination or an entrance exam conducted by the college before admissions.