Microbiology

Microbiology is a broad discipline that involves the study of the biology of bacteria, viruses, protozoa and fungi. The main focus of the course is the pathogenic potential of the organisms that cause disease in man. The course also covers aspects of the biochemistry, physiology and genetics of microorganisms. Microbiologists are in demand in medical research, quality control, and the biotechnology industry. Many such graduates secure jobs as researchers working in universities, pharmaceutical and bioscience companies and institutes. Successful graduates of the course also progress into laboratory-based careers in clinical or technical roles which do not involve research. The transferable skills one develops also equip one well for a wide range of careers outside the lab. There are several job opportunities for those who want to pursue a career in microbiology. Microbiologists can find job opportunities in sectors such as government and private hospitals, food industries, research and development organizations, chemical industries and pharmaceutical industries.

By pursuing a Master's degree you can get a job in pharmaceutical companies, food and dairy industries as a quality control employer, medical coder and the status increases with experience. Usually the payments are higher in pharma companies starting from 2530k. Salary of a Quality control manager reaches upto 3045 lakhs per annum. You can work as a college temporary teacher, researcher and as a lab assistant after your M.Sc programme. (Starting from 1520k). The place can be occupied as permanent by clearing NET exam (40kafter permanent). After qualifying CSIR NET exam when you get enrolled in any CSIR institute for Ph.D. You get a fellowship of 25k per month. You have many more opportunities if you do specialisation in a particular subject such as medical microbiology, clinical microbiology, immunology and geomicrobiology.

By pursuing a Master's degree you can get a job in pharmaceutical companies, food and dairy industries as a quality control employer, medical coder and the status increases with experience. Usually the payments are higher in pharma companies
You can work as a college temporary teacher, researcher and as a lab assistant after your M.Sc. Programme. You have many more opportunities if you do specialisation in a particular subject such as medical microbiology, clinical microbiology, immunology and geo-microbiology. In other countries like U. S microbiologist are considered next to doctors and they have a huge package there. But for Indians microbiology is still a developing subject and you can't expect a handsome package here.