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.
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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.

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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All the Best!