Bachelor of Science in Microbiology is a three year under graduate program in science. The course provides most reachable research tools for the nature of life process. The course deals with many practical problems in medical and agricultural industry. This course is very much similar to biotechnology. After completing graduation in B.Sc. Microbiology a candidate can either opt for higher studies or can go for various jobs.

Higher Studies Options after B.Sc in Microbiology

After completing graduation in B.Sc Microbiology graduates can apply for higher courses. Various specializations offered in Microbiology are

• Aero microbiology
• Agricultural Microbiology
• Cellular Microbiology
• Environmental Microbiology
• Evolutionary Microbiology
• Food microbiology
• Generation Microbiology
• Inam ur Rehman Microbiology
• Industrial Microbiology
• Medical Microbiology
• Microbial Genetics
• Microbial Physiology
• Nano Microbiology
• Pharmaceutical Microbiology
• Soil Microbiology
• Veterinary Microbiology
• Water Microbiology

Various higher study options after completing B.Sc in Microbiology are listed below.

• Master of Science in Applied Microbiology (M.Sc. Applied Microbiology)
• Master of Science in Microbiology (M.Sc. Microbiology)
• Master of Science in Microbial Genetics and Bioinformatics (M.Sc. Microbial Genetics and Bioinformatics)
• Doctor of Philosophy in Microbiology (PhD Microbiology)
• Diploma Courses in Microbiology
• Advance Post Graduate Diploma in Marine Microbiology

The subjects included in the masters program for microbiology are

• Advanced Immunology
• Agricultural Microbiology
• Bacteriology & Virology
• Bioinformatics & Computational Methods
• Biological Chemistry
• Biophysical Techniques & Instrumentation
• Bioprocess Technology
• Bioprocess Technology & Agricultural Microbiology
• Cell biology & Enzymology
• Engineering &Bioinformatics &Computational Methods
• Environmental Microbiology Medical Microbiology
• Microbial Genetics & Genetic Engineering
• Microbial Physiology & Molecular Biology
• Microbial Technology
• Principles   of Microbiology

Job Opportunities for B.Sc in Microbiology Graduates

Plenty of job opportunities are there for graduates in B.Sc Microbiology both in India and abroad. Graduates can find jobs in areas like research organizations, research labs of hospitals of private and public sectors, pharmaceutical firms and chemical industries etc.  Microbiology is very much similar to biotechnology which makes it easier to find a job in this field.

Awareness programs about care of the environment, curing diseases like Cancer, heart diseases and AIDS etc are increasing day by day; this in turn increases the requirement of professionals in the field of Microbiology. Many firms and organizations working in this field recruit professionals in B.Sc Microbiology. Candidates can also apply for the post of science writers.

They will be paid with higher salaries in these organizations. The remuneration will differ based on the organization and type of job. Initially they will be posted as trainees. They can earn up to Rs.20, 000/- per month in the training period itself.  The chances of getting a better job will be more for post graduates.