B.Sc. (Hons.) - Microbiology

School of Life & Basic Sciences

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Duration

3+1 Years
Eligibility

10+2 Science/ Biology/ Mathematics/ Agriculture/ Biotechnology or Equivalent

with least 50% aggregate marks
Selection Procedure

Merit + PI

Program Outcomes

Microbiology Concepts and Skills

Understand microbiology and demonstrate interdisciplinary skills.

Microbiology Applications in Industries

Apply medical microbiology and microbial technology in pharmaceutical, food, agriculture, and beverage sectors.

Environmental Solutions through Microbiology

Analyze and address environmental issues using microbiology knowledge.

Bioinformatics in Microbiology

Evaluate data and apply bioinformatics tools across microbiology sectors.

Scientific Communication and Data Interpretation

Develop communication, scientific writing, and data analysis skills in microbiology.

Professional and Ethical Microbial Handling

Practice skills in handling microbes and address related ethical considerations.

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Career Paths

Research and Development (R&D)

Clinical Microbiologist

Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Industry

Food and Dairy Industry

Environmental Microbiologist

Agricultural and Soil Microbiology

Academia and Teaching

Further Studies and Specialization

Quality Control Analyst:

Public Health and Epidemiology

Industrial Microbiologist

Entrepreneurship and Startups

Regulatory Affairs and Compliance

Bioinformatics and Data Analysis

Clinical Research Associate

Healthcare and Infection Control

Scientific Communication

Curriculum

Program Structure in line with NEP 2020

Course Category	Paper Title	Credits
Major (Core)	Fundamentals of Microbiology	4
Major (Core)	Biomolecules: Building blocks	4
Major (Core)	Practical I (BSCFMCO101T24 and BSCBMCO102T22)	2
Multidisciplinary	Inorganic Chemistry	2
Multidisciplinary Lab	Inorganic Chemistry Lab	1
SEC	Fundamentals of Computers	2
SEC Lab	Fundamentals of Computers Lab	1
AEC	Environmental Sciences	2
*VAC-1	Understanding India	2
*VAC-2	Yoga & Wellness
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Total		20

Course Category	Paper Title	Credits
Major (Core)	Bacteriology	4
Major (Core)	Bio-Analytical Techniques	4
Major (Core)	Practical I (BSCMBCO201T24 and BSCBACO202T23)	2
Multidisciplinary	Physical Chemistry	2
Multidisciplinary Practical	Practical II: Physical Chemistry	1
SEC	Linux	2
SEC Lab	Practical III: Linux	1
AEC	English	2
*VAC-3	Quantitative Aptitude	2
*VAC-4	Health and Community Nutrition
Total		20

Course Category	Paper Title	Credits
Major (Core)	Introduction to Mycology and Phycology	4
Major (Core)	Bacterial Physiology and Metabolism	4
Major (Core)	Practical I (BSCMBCO301T24 and BSCMBCO302T24)	2
Multidisciplinary	Organic Chemistry	2
Multidisciplinary	Practical II: Organic Chemistry	1
Minor Discipline	Animal Diversity-I Plant Diversity	3
Minor Discipline	Introductory Mathematics	4
Minor Discipline Lab	Practical III: Animal Diversity-I Practical III: Plant Diversity	1
*VAC	Introduction to Digital empowerment	2
Cocurricular activity
Total		23

Course Category	Paper Title	Credits
Major (Core)	Fundamentals of Virology	4
Major (Core)	Molecular Biology	4
Major (Core)	Practical I (BSCMBCO401T24 and BSCMOCO402T22)	2
Minor Discipline	Plant Anatomy and Morphology Animal Diversity-II C Programming	3
Minor Discipline Lab	Practical II: Plant Anatomy and Morphology Practical II: Animal Diversity-II Practical II: C Programming	1
SEC	Biofertilizers	2
SEC Lab	Practical III: SEC Lab	1
AEC	Professional Communication Skills	2
IC	Internship	2
Total		17

Course Category	Paper Title	Credits
Major (Core)	Food & Dairy Microbiology	4
Major (Core)	Industrial Microbiology	4
Major (Core)	Practical I (BSCMBCO501T24 and BSCMBCO501T24)	2
Minor Discipline	Plant Physiology Animal Physiology C++ Programming	3
Minor Discipline Lab	Practical II: Plant Physiology Practical II: Animal Physiology Practical II: C++ Programming	1
Minor Discipline	Fundamentals of Bioinformatics Plant Biotechnology	3
Minor Discipline	Practical III: Fundamentals of Bioinformatics Practical III: Plant Biotechnology	1
SEC	Biostatistics	3
Total		21

Course Category	Paper Title	Credits
Major (Core)	Microbial Genetics	4
Major (Core)	Immunology	4
Major (Core)	Practical I (BSCMBCO601T24 and BSCIMCO602T24)	2
Minor Discipline	Economic Botany Animal Ethology Perl Programming	3
Minor Discipline	Practical II: Economic Botany Practical II: Animal Ethology Practical II: Perl Programming	1
Minor Discipline	Animal Biotechnology	3
Minor Discipline	IPR, Biosafety and Bioethics	3
**Minor Discipline	**Practical III: Animal Biotechnology	1
AEC	Personality Development and Soft skills	2
Total		23

Course Category	Paper Title	Credits
Major (Core)	Medical Microbiology	4
Major (Core)	Environmental Microbiology	4
Major (Core)	Practical I (BSCMBCO701T24 and BSCMBCO702T24)	2
Minor Discipline	Plant Pathology Comparative Anatomy Python	3
Minor Discipline Lab	Practical II: Plant Pathology Practical II: Comparative Anatomy Practical II: Python	1
Minor Discipline	Plant Breeding Applied Zoology Introduction to R programming	3
Minor Discipline Lab	Practical III: Plant Breeding Practical III: Applied Zoology Practical III: Introduction to R programming	1
DSE	Research Methodology Genomics and Proteomics	4
DSE Lab	Practical IV: Research Methodology Practical IV: Genomics and Proteomics	1
*VAC	Entrepreneurship and Startup Vermicomposting	2
Total		25

Course Category	Paper Title	Credits
Major (Core)	Recombinant DNA Technology	4
Major (Core)	Parasitology	4
Major (Core)	Practical I (BSCMBCO801T24 and BSCMBCO802T24)	4
DSE	Enzymology Biosensors	4
DSE Lab	Practical II: Enzymology Practical II: Biosensors	1
Total		17

OR

Course Category	Paper Title	Credits
Core	Dissertation	14
Seminar	Seminar	1
Total		15

Tuition Fee

^₹45,800

Note *Lab & Library fee will be charged separately
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The program provides in-depth specialization, research training, and improved career prospects. It aligns with global education standards, preparing students for higher studies, industry roles, and fostering holistic development through practical skills and interdisciplinary learning.

The fourth year emphasizes advanced research, specialization, and major projects or dissertations, equipping students for research roles, industrial applications, or postgraduate studies.

Institutions may offer academic advising, career counselling, skill development workshops, and placement assistance to guide students in their educational journey.

Students receive extensive lab training in microbial culturing, molecular techniques, bioinformatics tools, and laboratory safety practices, essential for microbiology careers.

Students acquire skills in microbial analysis, laboratory techniques, bioinformatics, research methodologies, critical thinking, problem-solving, and scientific communication.

Yes, the program emphasizes handling microbes responsibly, adhering to ethical standards, and understanding biosafety and biosecurity measures in research and industry contexts.

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