M.Phil. in Microbiology 

at AVVM Sri Pushpam College, Thanjavur

AVVM Sri Pushpam College is a reputed institute for M.Phil, Ph.D, MMS, M.A, M.Sc, M.Lib.I.Sc, M.Com, B.A, B.Com, B.Lit, B.Sc, BBA, BCA, MBA/PGDM, MCA Courses. Students can opt for these programs to pursue their career in Humanities & Social Sciences, Accounting & Commerce, Business & Management Studies, Science, Teaching & Education, IT & Software. The Institute has trained and experienced faculty members who deliver these programs. AVVM Sri Pushpam College has a review rating of 3.2 on the basis of Shiksha reviews by students. In addition to this, it has been rated 4.33 on Campus Life, 2.17 on Placements, 2.83 on Faculty and 3.17 on Infrastructure.

AVVM Sri Pushpam College offers various courses like M.Phil, Ph.D, MMS, M.A, M.Sc, M.Lib.I.Sc, M.Com, B.A, B.Com, B.Lit, B.Sc, BBA, BCA, MBA/PGDM, MCA in Humanities & Social Sciences, Accounting & Commerce, Business & Management Studies, Science, Teaching & Education, IT & Software stream. AVVM Sri Pushpam College has specializations such as Zoology, Botany, Computer Science, English, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Statistics.

The median salary offered to students upon their successful placement is INR 0.72 LPA. The Institute demonstrates its mission to equip its graduates with the skills and knowledge needed for lucrative careers, as reflected in the attractive compensation they receive.

Due to the increasing demand for microbiology in almost every sector, advanced technologies are evolving through research. These are helping lives day-to-day solving life-threatening diseases and problems in the food industry. Clinical laboratory tests are progressing precisely because of recent inventions. Some new technologies in microbiology are:

• Molecular Methods- Molecular techniques used in microbiology involve the manipulation and analysis of DNA, RNA, protein, and lipids. The benefits of molecular methods are improved sensitivity of detection, specificity of identification, and reduced turnaround time.
• Nucleic Acid Sequencing- Nucleic acid sequencing is the method to determine the sequential arrangement of nucleic acid bases. This allows researchers to identify changes in genes, links with diseases, and identify potential drug targets.
• Digital PCR- Digital Polymerase Chain Reaction methods are used to directly expand and amplify nucleic acid strands like DNA, cDNA, or RNA. Some of its applications are liquid biopsy, rare sequence detection, and gene expression.

Please note that the salary brackets highly depend on the level, experience and company. Some of the popular profiles to opt for after you finish your Microbiology course and their average salary packages are mentioned below. 

Job Profiles	Average Salary
Food Technologist	INR 3.7 LPA
Microbiologist	INR 3 LPA
Medical Lab Technologist	INR 3.1 LPA
Pharmacologist	INR 5 LPA
Cosmetic Chemist	INR 3.1 LPA
Clinical Research Coordinator	INR 2.7 LPA
Mycologist	INR 12 LPA

Source - Multiple external official sites, data may vary.