Bachelor of Science in Industrial Microbiology or B.Sc Industrial Microbiology is an undergraduate course, which can be completed with in duration of 3 years. The course mainly focuses on the study of various microorganisms (protozoa, algae, fungi, bacteria and viruses) that are used in production of food and food products. The course study also covers various aspects related to the genetic manipulation of microbes for the production of certain new elements (biopolymers). These elements can be employed in development of drugs, in tissue culture applications, etc. Apart from food industry and health sector, Industrial Microbiology can find application in agriculture also.

Advantages or Benefits of Bachelor of Science in Industrial Microbiology course

The course study helps the candidate to gain knowledge on the application of microorganisms in food production, agriculture and in other related sectors. The course study acts as the base to pursue higher education courses in Microbiology. This in turn helps the candidate to improve their knowledge and skills in the concerned area. Apart from this, the candidate can find ample career opportunities in various microbiological firms.

Eligibility required for Bachelor of Science in Industrial Microbiology course

Those candidates who have completed their intermediate class studies are eligible to apply for the course. The qualification must be obtained from a reputed educational institution with minimum 50% marks. The candidate should pass XII class studies with Science as the core subject. Those who possess all these qualification can apply for the course in any of the educational institutions that offers the same.

Admission Procedure of Bachelor of Science in Industrial Microbiology

The notification regarding the course will be issued in the official website of the institutions that offers the same. First of all, the candidate should read and understand the notification in detail. The seat availability, the eligibility requirements, and the ways to collect and fill the application will be mentioned here. The application can be surrendered through either method. Those who opt online method can fill and submit the application form through the institutional website itself. The candidate can also collect the application form from institutional or University office. Once the application is obtained it must be filled and posted to the concerned address by attaching relevant documents.

Colleges/Universities offering Bachelor of Science in Industrial Microbiology Course

• Amity University Rajasthan
• B.R. Ambedkar Bihar University
• Banaras Hindu University
• Bipin Bihari College
• Dayanand Brajendra Swarup College
• Devi Ahilya University
• Doon Ghati College of professional Education
• Guru Nanak Khalsa College
• K.S. Saket Post Graduate College
• Kurukshetra University
• Patna University
• Punjabi university
• Rajaram College
• S.M. College
• Shri Gujarati Samaj innovative College of Commerce and Science
• Siddartha Institute of Paramedical sciences
• Sree Ayyappa College
• St. Aloysius College
• Thiagarajar College
• Uttaranchal College of Technology and Bio Medical Sciences
• V.N.S College of Arts and Science

Course Curriculum of Bachelor of Science in Industrial Microbiology

Semester-I

• English-Part-I Paper-I Prose and Grammar
• Hindi –Part-II Paper-I
• General Microbiology Paper-I
• Biophysical Chemistry
• Chemistry Paper-I
• Microbiology Lab-I Paper-II

Semester-II

• English Part-I Paper-II Poetry and Drama
• Hindi Part-II Paper-II Poetry, Novel, Short Story and Translation
• Microbial Biochemistry and Physiology-I Paper-III
• Microbial Biochemistry and Physiology-II Paper-III
• Biomolecules
• Chemistry-Paper-II
• Microbiology Lab-II Paper-IV

Semester-III

• English-Part-I Paper-III Functional English Part-A
• Microbial Genetics & Molecular Biology Paper-V
• Environmental Microbiology Paper-VI
• Food and Nutrition Paper-III
• Chemistry Paper-III
• Microbiology Lab-III Paper-VII
• Biochemistry Lab-I Qualitative Analysis of Bio-molecules

Semester-IV

• English Part-I Paper-IV Functional English Part-B
• Agricultural Microbiology Paper-VIII
• Food Microbiology Paper-IX
• Physiological Chemistry Paper-IV
• Chemistry Paper-IV
• Microbiology Lab-IV Paper-X
• Biochemistry Lab-II Quantitative Analysis of Bio-molecules
• Chemistry Lab-Qualitative, Volumetric and Gravimetric Analysis

Semester-V

• Biodegradation of Waste and Pollutants Paper-XI
• Fermentation Technology Paper-XII
• Analytical Biochemistry Paper-V
• Microbiology Lab-V Paper-XIII
• Biochemistry Lab-III Qualitative –Clinical and Analytical
• Visit to Industry and Report Paper-XIV-Microbiology

Semester-VI

• Biofertilizers Paper-XV
• Immunobiotechnology, Tissue Culture & Govt. Regulations Paper-XVI
• Metabolism Paper-VI
• Molecular Biology Paper-VIII
• Microbiology Lab-VI Paper-XVII
• Biochemistry Lab-IV Analytical Biochemistry
• Seminar Microbiology Paper-XVIII

Text Books on Bachelor of Science in Industrial Microbiology

• Principles of Biochemistry- A.L. Lehniger
• Fundamentals of Biochemistry- J. L. Jain
• Biochemistry- Voet and Voet
• Textbook of Biochemistry- S.P. Singh
• Biochemistry- Stryer
• Introduction to protein structures- Branden and Tooze
• Fundamental Principles of Bacteriology- A.J. Salle
• Principles of Biochemistrys – Zubey, Parson and Vance
• Microbial Diversity- D. Colwd
• Microbiology A Practical Approach Authors- Patel and Phanse
• Nighojkar and Nighojkar, Experiments in Biotechnology
• Food Microbiologys- Frazier and Westhoff
• Food Microbiologys- Adams and Moss
• Introductory Food Microbiology – H.A. Modi
• Environmental Microbiology- P.D. Sharma
• Environmental Microbiology- K.G. Vijaya
• The nature and properties of soil - Harry buckman and Nyle C. brady
• Introduction to soil Microbiology Internationals - Martin Alexander
• Microbiologys- Pelczar, Chan and Kreig
• Microbiology- an Introduction- Tortora, G.J., Funke, B.R., Case, C.L
• General Microbiologys- Stainer, Ingharam, Wheelis and Painter
• Biology of Microorganisms- Brock and Madigan
• Fundamental Principles of Bacteriology- A.J. Salle
• Introduction to Microbiology- Ingraham and Ingraham
• Microbial Physiology- Moat and Foster
• Prokaryotic Development Authors- Brun, Y.V. and Shimkets, L.J
• Elementary Microbiology- H. A. Modi
• Textbook of Microbiologys- Dubey and Maheshwari
• Microbiology, a Practical Approach - Patel and Phanse
• Experiments in Biotechnology Authors- Nighojkar and Nighojkar
• General Microbiologys- Powar and Daginawala
• Fundamentals in Microbiologys- Frobisher and Hinsdinn
• Microbiology- S.S. Purohit
• Immunology, Microbiology and Biotechnology- K.C. Soni
• Microbiology- R.P.Singh

Job and Career after B.Sc Industrial Microbiology

A Career in microbiology is a rewarding one both in India as well as abroad.

Industrial Microbiology graduates are appointed to various entry-level jobs in research and developmental firms, food, beverage, chemical industries, etc. These candidates can also find opportunities in different firms operating in pharmaceutical, biochemical, and biotechnological sectors. The main role of a microbiologist is to scrutinize the characteristics of microbes that can be used in various productive applications. The collected information related to microbes can be used in the development for vaccines, antiserums, etc. The candidate can work in their selected area of interest. Thus, the candidate can find applications in any of the areas of bacteriology, mycology, Proto-zoology and virology.  The various job profiles available for candidates after finishing this course are:

• Bacteriologists
• Environmental Microbiologist
• Food Microbiologist
• Industrial Microbiologist
• Medical Microbiologist
• Mycologist
• Protozoologist
• Biochemist
• Biotechnologist
• Biomedical Scientist
• Cell Biologist
• Geneticists
• Immunologists
• Parasitologist

Remuneration after B.Sc Industrial Microbiology

The candidates can get employed in government or private sector in lucrative salary packages. The candidates working in the areas of Biotechnology or Pharmacy can earn a starting salary with in the range of Rs.10, 000 – Rs.15, 000 per month. Those working in research or governmental sector can earn salary packages with in the range of Rs.10, 000- Rs.20, 000 per month. The candidate can expect a higher salary by gaining 1-3 years of experience.