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To prepare the students to understand the microbiology related research and Industrial applications.

To provide knowledge needed to solve current and emerging technologies to students.

To prepare students in solving complex social and ethical problems confronting the industry and the government.

To make students expert in interpreting complex data related to microbiology problems and challenges.

To make students expert in communicating issues related to industrial microbiology to a wide audience.

To expose students to the different processes used in industries and their applications in microbiology.

The M.Sc. Microbiology program is of two-year duration. Each year is called an academic year and is divided into two semesters. Thus, there will be a total of four semesters. Each semester consists of fifteen weeks of teaching. The teaching learning process involves theory classes of hour duration and practical classes of four hours duration. The curriculum will be delivered through various methods including chalk and talk, laboratories, power point presentations, audio, video tools, e-learning / e-content, virtual laboratories, simulations, field trips/ industry visits, seminars, workshops, projects, models, class discussions and industrial internship.

Evaluation

The assessment broadly comprises of Internal Assessment (Mid Semester Examination and Continuous Evaluation Component) and External Assessment i.e., End Semester Examination. Each course carries 100 marks for theory with 60 marks for Internal Assessment and 40 for End Semester Examination and practical course carries additional 50 marks. Internal assessment will be conducted through MCQ, Classroom Test, Assignment, Oral Presentation and Short Projects.

Courses

The curriculum structure is based on Department of Biotechnology (DBT) prescribed curriculum structure. The program consists of Core Courses and Elective Courses.

To acquire a degree in M.Sc. Microbiology, a student must study 09 Core Courses, 04 Multidisciplinary Courses, 03 Elective Courses, 01 Dissertation & 03 Industrial Internships. Core Courses are of total 45 Credits, Electives are of total 07 Credits, Multidisciplianry are of 15 Credits and Industrial Internships and Dissertation are of total 26 Credits. For theory classes, one credit indicates one-hour lecture per week while for practical classes, one credit indicates two two-hour practical laboratory session per week.

A student has to earn a minimum of 93 Credits to get a degree in M.Sc. Microbiology.

The program offers Elective courses and the students must choose 01 from each option offered in 1st, 2nd and 3rd Semester. Entire 4th Semester is dedicated for dissertation work. Student has to undergo Industrial Internship in 1st, 2nd and 3rd Semester which is of 02 Credits per semester.