Career In Micro Biology

Interest in innovative scientific research, application of analytical and logical reasoning, brilliant scientific acumen and enduring research interests will be required for success.

Introduction

Microbiology is the study of microscopic organisms or microbes such as algae, bacteria, moulds, protozoa, viruses and yeasts. Micro-organisms constitute by far the largest group of living things. The study of micro-organisms is in relation to health, food, agriculture, industrial development and even our existence.  Early recognition of the connection of microbes with disease resulted in bacteriology becoming a branch of medicine. The practical and economic importance of fungi (i.e. yeasts and moulds), viruses, algae and protozoa led to the development of microbiological processes for the industrial production of  antibiotics,  food and for the control of pollution and exploitation of enzymes for specific transformations of chemical  compounds etc. Microbiology has made rapid advances through fundamental research into the physiology, biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, ecology and classification of micro-organisms and in the use of the findings for the benefit of mankind. One particularly striking contribution of microbiology and the experiemental techniques developed by microbiologists has been to our understanding of the role of DNA in biology.

Nature of Work

Microbiologists study the basic features of micro-organisms, including ecology, genetics, metabolism, physiology and structure. The study of microbiology is largely used in medical, agricultural and industrial research. Medical microbiology is concerned with the study of  micro-organisms in human and animal diseases. The application of this study is to seek ways to prevent and cure these disease.  Agricultural microbiologists are involved in the study of plant diseases. They also concern themselves with how micro-organisms can improve soil fertility and in the spoilage of farm products. Industrial micro-biologists study the role of  micro-organisms for the production of  products such as alcoholic beverages, amino acids, antibiotics, citric acids, and Vitamin C.  Marine microbiologists concern themselves with the vast number of micro-organisms in the oceans.

Work Conditions

Work goes on in laboratories of research organisations, hospitals, food and beverage industries and pharmaceuticals firms

With labs in the private sector

High tech equipments are used such as powerful microscopes

Writing of reports, collating findings, referring to documents and books may require travelling to other departments/institutions

Personal Qualities

An analytical mind

Scientific temper

Intense interest in research

Keen observation

Perseverance and hard work

Keen motivation 

Systematic approach in work

Dedication

Ability to work with a team of professionals

Good communication skills

Mathematical and computational skills

Job Prospects
 

With hospitals in pathology/cytology laboratories

R&D division of pharmaceutical industries

In Agricultural research 

In Biotechnological research

Courses 

Andhra Pradesh

Osmania University, Administrative Bldg., Hyderabad 500007 B.Sc, M.Sc 

Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Sri Venkateswarapuram, Anantapur 515003 M.Sc 

Ari Padmavati Mahila Viswavidyalayam, Tirupati 517502, Chittoor Distt. M.Sc 

Kakatiya University, Warangal 506009 B.Sc, M.Sc 

Gulbarga University, Unanaganga, Gulbarga 585106 B.Sc 

Delhi

University of Delhi, Delhi 110007 B.Sc, M.Sc 

Gujarat

Sardar Patel University, PB No. 10, Vallab Vidyanagar 388120 B.Sc, M.Sc 

Saurashtra University, University Campur, Kalvad Road, Rajkot 360005 B.Sc (Spl) 

South Gujarat University, PB 49, Udhna Magdalla Road, Surat, 395007 B.Sc 

Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara 390002 M.Sc 

Gurajat University, Navrangpura Ahmedabad 380009 B.Sc, M.Sc 

Haryana

Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra 132119 M.Sc 

Haryana Agricultural University University, Hisar 125004 M.Sc 

Maharishi Dayanand Univ., Rohtak 124001 M.Sc 

Karnataka

University of Mysore, Crawford Hall, Mysore 570005 B.Sc, M.Sc 

Kerala

Mahatma Gandhi Univ., Kottayam 686560 M.Sc 

Maharashtra

University of Mumbai, M.G Road Fort, Mumbai 400032 B.Sc, M.Sc 

Marathwada Univ., Aurangabad 431004 B.Sc, M.Sc 

University of Poona, Ganeshkind, Pune 411007 B.Sc, M.Sc 

Shivaji University Vidya Nagar, Kolhapur 416004 B.Sc, M.Sc 

Nagpur University, MG Marg, Nagpur 440001 M.Sc 

Swami Ramanand, Teerth Marathwada University, Vishupuri, Nanded 431603 B.Sc, M.Sc 

North Maharashtra Univ., Umavinagar, Jalgaon 425002 M.Sc 

Dr. BR Ambedkar Marathwada Univ., Aurangabad 431004 B.Sc, M.Sc 

Goa University, PO Santa Cruz, Taleigao Plateau, Goa 403002 B.Sc, M.Sc 

Madhya Pradesh

Barkatullah Vishwavidhyalaya, Hoshangabad Road, Bhopal 462026 M.Sc 

Rani Durgavati Vishwavidyalaya, Pachpedi, Jabalpur 482001 M.Sc 

Jiwaji University, Vidya Vihar, Gwalior 474011 M.Sc 

Pt. Ravi Shankar Shukla Univ., Raipur 492010 M.Sc 

Himachal Pradesh Univ., Summer Hill 171005 M.Sc 

North East States

Manipur University, Univ Canchipur, Imphal 795003 B.Sc 

Orissa University of Agriculture & Tech. Bhubaneshwar 751003 B.Sc (P) (Hons), M.Sc 

Punjab

Guru Nanak Dev Univ., Amritsar B.Sc, M.Sc 

Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana 141004 B.Sc, M.Sc 

Punjab University, Sector -14, Chandigarh  B.Sc, M.Sc 

Tamilnadu

University of Madras, Centenary Bldg., Chepauk, Chennai 600005 B.Sc, M.Sc 

Manonmaniam Sundaram Univ., Abishekapatti, Tirunelvelli 627018 M.Sc 

Bhartidasan Univ., Tiruchirapalli 620024 M.Sc 

Bharathiar University, Coimbatore 641046 B.Sc, M.Sc 

Uttar Pradesh

GB Pant Univ. Of Agriculture and Tech., Pantnagar 263145 M.Sc 

Gurukula Kangri Vishwavidyalaya, Gurukula Kangri Hardwar 249404 B.Sc, M.Sc 

Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut 250005 B.Sc, M.Sc