Microbiology

The field of microbiology covers many others such as bacteriology, virology, mycology and parasitology, and medical microbiologists identify the agents of infectious diseases and devise ways to combat them. They also track down and identify new pathogens. Learn more about making a career in Microbiology:
Public health microbiologists try and control the spread of diseases by monitoring water and food supplies. Agricultural microbiology is focused on the health of crops, increasing yield and soil fertility. Microbial ecologists study the habitats of microorganisms to determine their contribution to the chemical cycles in soil and water; they also study the effects of pollution on the same and develop methods to use microorganisms to combat pollution. Food and dairy microbiology prevents microbial spoilage of consumables, fights food borne transmission of diseases, and also makes food like cheese, yoghurt and wine. Career Prospects
Those who complete a Ph.D and/or Post-Doctoral studies after getting scholarships through GRE or TOEFL may find microbiology jobs at foreign universities or Research and Development (R&D) wings of major pharmaceutical companies. Research opportunities in urban disease control, formulation research, clinical research, analytical development and new drug development are exploding too, with major companies investing in R&D. One can always teach, though its advantageous to have a doctorate for such a path. Self-employed microbiologists can set up their own laboratories. Salary
Microbiologists enjoy many perks and benefits. Salaries for pharma or biotech labs professionals start at Rs.10, 000 Rs.15, 000 per month, a figure that doubles within a few years. Government and research labs offer Rs.10,000- Rs.20,000. Junior Research fellows my get Rs.12,000. In developed countries, the pay is far better researchers commonly earn $30,000 to $70,000 per year.

Jaipur National University is best for M.Sc. Biotechnology and Microbiology. Biotechnology is a blend of subjects related to Biology and subjects like Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Engineering. It is a broad discipline in which biological processes, organisms, cells or cellular components are exploited to develop new technologies. The potential areas of research in Biotechnology are vast and exciting. It is a new Science correctly called as intelligent bioscience that would lead, to a disease free, happy and more intelligent human habitat with longevity and better human capacities. The course offers excellent learning opportunities to the students to get trained in the subject with a theoretical and practical understanding of contemporary biology and biotechnology. The specializations offered are:
Fermentation Technology
Genetic Engineering
Food Technology
Plant Biotechnology
Microbial Technology
Biofertilizer Technology
Biopesticide Technology
Immunotechnology and Diagnostics
IPR
Duration: 2 Years
Eligibility: Graduation in any stream of Life Sciences or B.Sc. Integrated with 50%
Selection Procedure: Merit and PIM.Sc. MICROBIOLOGY
Duration: 2 Years
Eligibility: Graduation in any stream of Life Sciences or B.Sc. Integrated with 50%
Selection Procedure: Merit and Interview.