B.Sc Microbiology

Hi Vaibhav,
The application of the technical aspects of food or food science to the processing, selection, preservation, packaging and distribution of safe and healthy food is known as food technology. Therefore food technology deals with the study of the physical, chemical and the microbiological aspects of food. But every food technology unit has to follow and abide by regulations set by the government and keep in mind the industry standards before releasing food in the market.
Courses and Eligibility for Admission in Food Technology Colleges in India:
Food technology is taught in the undergraduate and postgraduate levels in colleges of India. The different courses offered are:
B.Sc in Food Technology;
B.Sc in Food Science;
B.Sc in Food and Nutrition;
B.Sc in; Food Preservation;
B.Tech in Food Engineering;
B.Sc Tech;
M.Sc in Food Science;
M.Sc in Food Technology;
M.Sc in Food and Fermentation Technology;
M.Sc in Food Science Technology;
M.Sc in Food and Nutrition;
Diploma in Food Analysis and Quality Assurance;
Diploma in Food Science Technology;
Certificate Course in Food Science Preservation;
Certificate Course in Food Science Technology;
Ph.D in Food Technology
The basic academic qualification required for admission to the undergraduate courses of study in food technology is successful completion of 10+2 school board examinations with Science as your chosen stream of study. Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology must be compulsory subjects at the school level. For admission to the postgraduate programs in food technology, you must have a graduation degree in food technology.
List of Entrance Tests for Admission to Food Technology Colleges:
-GATE Entrance Examination for admission to Food Technology courses
-CFTRI (Central Food Technological Research Institute entrance examination) for admission to the M.Sc course in food technology in CFTRI, Mysore
-AIJEE (All India Joint Entrance Examination) for admission to the B.Tech course of study in food technology. The state level JEE (Joint Entrance Examination) will also get you admission to the course.
-IICPT (Indian Institute of Crop Processing Technology entrance examination) for admission to B.Tech and M.Tech courses of study in food process engineering.
Hope it helps. Please feel free to revert.
Wish you luck.

Hi,
Microbiology is the study of microscopic organisms. These organisms include algae, bacteria, moulds, protozoa, viruses and yeasts. They are sometimes called microbes. These cannot be seen without a microscope. Many biologists further specialize in the study of micro-organisms, e.g. the bacteriologists work with bacteria, mycologists with fungi and virologists study viruses.
Students can pursue microbiology at the graduate level after choosing to study Biology at the +2 level. After B.Sc. Microbiology graduates can pursue higher studies like M. Sc in Applied microbiology, Medical microbiology, Food microbiology, Industrial microbiology, Genetics, Biotechnology, Bio-informatics, microbial technology, Clinical Research, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Forensic Sciences, Hospital Management.
Eligibility:
For undergraduate programme, one must be a 12th passed whereas postgraduate programme requires you to have a Bachelor's degree in relevant disciplines.
Career Prospects:
Microbiologists work in hospitals in pathology/cytology laboratories. They undertake microbiological testing of samples from patients as an aid to diagnosing and treating diseases. The pharmaceutical, food, beverage industries, swimming pools, water processing plants, bottling industries and hotels employ microbiologists. In the pharmaceutical industries opportunities exist in the R&D division. Microbiological work includes studying microbes and organisms that cause diseases (in humans, animals as well as plants).
Scope In India:
Microbiology is a vast discipline of science. It has many areas of specialisation and is a booming sector with a lot of opportunities. A microbiologist can fit into any field ranging from biopharmaceuticals and medicines, to food and beverages, to textiles and leather, to the environment and crop health. Besides this, one can pursue higher studies such as a PhD programme or post-doctoral studies.
Many microbiologists work in universities, where they teach and carry out research. While some are employed in private research institutions, foundations, health care centres and hospitals, others are in government agencies like Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Department of Science and Technology and Department of Biotechnology.