Microbiology

The scope of Microbiology is huge because of the involvement of microbiology in various fields such as Pharmacy, Medicine clinical research, Agriculture, Dairy industry, Water industry, nanotechnology & chemical technology.
Master Courses:
The master courses in this field are of two years:
Master of Science in MicrobiologyMaster of Science in Applied MicrobiologyMaster of Science in Medical MicrobiologyMaster of Science in Microbial Genetics and Bioinformatics
Specializations in Microbiology
Agricultural MicrobiologyIndustrial MicrobiologyEvolutionary MicrobiologyNano MicrobiologyCellular MicrobiologySoil MicrobiologyVeterinary MicrobiologyGeneration MicrobiologyMicrobialWater MicrobiologyPharmaceutical MicrobiologyMicrobial GeneticsEnvironmental Microbiology

Hi Shruti,
Some of the jobs which are available to an M.Sc:
Microbiology graduate in the public sector are
Research Associate
Lab Technician
Assistant professor
Microbiologist
Quality Control Executive
Clinical Research Associate
Lecturer
M.Sc Microbiology Private Jobs:
There is a vast scope for employability available to an M.Sc. Microbiology candidate in the private sector some of the opportunities available are
Microbiologist
Quality Assurance Executive
Project Assistant
Lab Technician
Research Executive
Assistant Professor
Research Scientist
Clinical Research Associate
Process Analyst
Research Analyst
Salary Scale for M.Sc. Microbiology Course:
The average course salary of M.Sc. Microbiology course varies based on the experience and job position of the candidate. The valuation of the candidate depends on the sector of employment, job profile, diligence and dedication at the workplace. Experience From Up to
0-5 Years. INR 2.5 L
5-10 Years. INR 2.5 L INR 3.2 L
10-20 Years. INR 3.2 L INR 4.5L
Good luck!

B.Sc. In agriculture in India is a 4 year graduate course consisting of topics such as plant genetics, entomology, plant pathology, horticulture, soil Science, agricultural economics, etc. The main aim of this course is to improve agriculture productivity scientifically. The career opportunities in this area include government sector jobs in banks (involved in sanctioning of Agricultural loans) and other state based plantation boards. Private sector jobs include serving at the managerial level in Plantations, Agricultural Machinery industry, officer level posts in Fertilizer manufacturing companies etc. One can even go for research and development sector after the requisite. Microbiology on the other hand is a 3-year graduation course with topics consisting of Clinical Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Immunology, Recombinant DNA technology, little bits of Botany and Zoology, Soil, Air, Water and Food Microbiology, Bio-statistics, etc. Its basically a multidisciplinary subject growing and evolving everyday (this I can say from a personal experience). .

In India, the average salary of Microbiologist is between INR 2-3 LPA, and if you works with government or private organization, you can get reliable salary but for that, you have to be much experienced.
An experienced Microbiologist with Masters or PHD Degree can get a very good salary package in both sectors but in India, there is less scope of microbiology and its future.
Salary will also depend on several factors like organization sector, Job Profile, Location, Etc. experience matters a lot in this field. Only experienced Microbiologist can get good salary package.
Microbiology is a long duration a course, consisting B.Sc of three years, M.Sc of two years and PHD of 3-4 years. You can make your career bloom after doing PHD or M.Sc in microbiology with a good experience of research.

Bioinformatics students can be employed in the fields of Medical and Health Care; Gene-based Drug Designing, Life Science division of IT companies such as Infosys, HCL, etc. As Information Developer in Bioinformatics companies such as- Accelrys, Ocimim Bio-Solutions, BIOBASE etc. Administrative and defense Services. After completion of Post-Graduation courses:
Immense career opportunities are available after completing PG courses in a number of fields like Medical and Health Care, Agriculture and Animal Husbandry, Industrial Research and Development, Food Processing, Bio-Processing, Chemical Engineering, Drug Designing and Manufacture, Environment Conservation. Some job prospects include Research Scientist, Research Associate in the leading research institutes of India as well as abroad. Teaching and research positions in state and central universities after qualifying NET examination
Microbiologists can work as hygienic officers, food and safety officers, medical microbiologists etc.