Career in microbiology
Microbiology
Discipline of life science which deals with the study the morphology, function and uses of microscopic organism. The person specialize in this field is known as microbiologist.
microorganisms
organisms which are very small in size and can’t be seen with unaided eyes.
Career
if anyone is thinking about pursuing course in this field for them there are many bachelors, masters and PhD courses related to this field.
Starting with bachelor course to the doctoral level on can specialize in this field
Here are some details about the courses
Courses of bachelor degree
Duration: 3 years
Eligibility: class 12th pass with PCB and 50% marks( some colleges consider)
- microbiology
- food technology
- applied microbiology
- clinical microbiology
- industrial microbiology
Courses of master degree
Duration: 2 years
Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree(B.Sc) holder in related field. Some university organises entrance exam for this course
- microbiology
- medical microbiology
- applied microbiology
- microbial genetics and informatics
Specialization:
- Agricultural microbiology
- Veterinary microbiology
- Industrial microbiology
- Environmental microbiology
- Water microbiology
- Soil microbiology
- Microbial genetics
- General microbiology
- Evolutionary microbiology
Skills required:
- Logical thinking
- Good communication skills
- Excellent accuracy level
- Research level thinking
- Knowledge of computer can able to work with statics
- Leadership quality
Job profile:
- Research assistant
- Food microbiologist
- Quality assurance technologist
- Microbiologist
- Scientist(life science)
- Scientific laboratory technician
- Pharmacologist
- Marketing representative
Employment area:
- Food and dairy industries
- Research laboratories
- Pharmaceutical industries
- Hospitals
- Agriculture department
- Beverage industries
- Chemical industries
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