B.Sc Microbiology

Hi Harleen,
Punjab University Chandigarh
Department of Microbiology
Course: BSc.(Hons ) Microbiology
Duration: 3 years
Admission Criteria: PU-CET (U.G.) 2014
Date of Test: 24th May 2014
Last date for the submission of Online Application Form: 29-04-2014 (Tuesday)
CET FEE:
General Category Rs. 1600/-
SC/ST Category Rs. 800/-
Eligibility:
All those candidates who have passed/appeared (up to the Academic
Session 2013-2014) in the 10+2 Examination of the Central Board of Secondary
Education, New Delhi or its equivalent Examination conducted by a recognized
Board/University/Council shall be eligible to appear in the PU - CET (U.G.)
Entrance Test - 2014.
Courses in Panjab University Teaching Departments and Institutions. Merit will
be prepared as under:
(i) Weightages for admission to B. Pharm.and B.Sc. (Hons School)
a.Qualifying Examination (+2): 25%
b. PU - CET (U.G.) Entrance Test 75%
For the more details about the university , scholarship kindly visit the link mentioned below and download prospectus for CET:
http://cetug.puchd.ac.in/cetprospectus_2014.pdf
Kindly Visit this link and apply online:
http://cetug.puchd.ac.in/
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Hi,
Jobs after B.Sc in Microbiology:
Bachelor of Science in Microbiology is an under graduate program which can be completed in 3 years time which focuses on the study of basic level aspects in the field of Microbiology. The field of Microbiology is a booming sector which offers a lot of career openings for experts in the field. They have enormous openings in the Public sector firms and also in Private sector organizations. Various undertakings abroad also offer employment opportunities for Bachelor of Science in Microbiology graduates. Various higher study options in the field will make them enable to work in several other job profiles as well.
Private Sector Jobs after B.Sc in Microbiology:
Private sector provides a lot of job opportunities for Bachelor of Science in Microbiology pass outs. The most common field of work for these aspirants in this sector will be in research organizations. They can opt for teaching profession as well. The salary packages will depend on the job profile and the area in which these graduates are working. They can not only work in the fields of Microbiology but also in its allied fields. There are various career openings for these graduates in the fields of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering as well.
The most common job profiles for these people in the Private sector units include:
Medical Microbiologists
Agricultural Microbiologists
Industrial Microbiologists
Marine Microbiologists
Government Sector Jobs after B.Sc in Microbiology:
Government sector offers a lot of career opportunities for B.Sc in Microbiology pass outs. These graduates need to attend several tests conducted by Government boards to get placed in these Public sector firms. Research fields are a good option for these graduates in the Government sector too. The most common job profile of a graduate in the field is Microbiologist. Career as a tutor in the field of microbiology is yet another lucrative choice. A beginner in the field can earn in the range of Rs.10000/- to Rs.15000/- per month. With good experience and qualification, one can look forward to a higher remuneration as well.
The common areas of employment of these graduates in the Government sector include:
Development laboratories
Hospitals
Pharmaceutical Sector
Food Industry
Beverage Units
Chemical Industries
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Hi,
Thanks for the tag.
To add on, below are the career prospects after completing B.Sc Zoology :
- A student can find a career across the world and some includes traveling.
- Few television channels such as National Geographic, Animal Planet and discovery channel offer various opportunities for documentary film making and other specialists.
- Few places where a zoology student can be hired are wild life, national parks, botanical gardens, zoos, laboratories, aquariums, animal clinics, fisheries and aquaculture, museums, research, pharmaceutical Companies, veterinary hospitals etc.
- You may work as :
Animal Behaviorists
Animal breeders
Animal Trainers
Animal Caretakers
Animal and Wildlife Educators
Animal rehabilitator
Conservationists
Documentary Maker
Forensic Experts
Lab Technicians
Researcher
Wildlife Biologists
Veterinarian
Zoo keeper
Zoo Curator
Salary :
The salary in this field depends on the factors such as qualification, area of specialization, job profile and experience.
Those who are fresher's in this field can earn a salary of Rs.8,000 to Rs.13,000 per month initially. After having a experience of 5-7 years the salary increases up to Rs.25,000 per month.
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Hi,
To pursue B.Sc, one needs to score a minimum of 50% in 12th with Science (Physics, Chemistry, Maths) from any recognized board. The admission is based on the marks obtained in qualifying exam. The cut off marks varies from year to year.
Some of the renowned colleges offering B.Sc Microbiology are :
AKS University
Ananda Chandra College
Banwarilal Bhalotia College
Bundelkhand University
DAV University
Durgapur College of commerce and Science
Gargi College
Gurudas College
Gyan Jyoti College
Himachal Pradesh University
While selecting the best college, you need to check some of the important parameters such as recognition, year of establishment, batch size, syllabus, faculty, fees, placements etc.
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