B.Sc. (Hons.) Microbiology

COURSE DESCRIPTION

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B.Sc. (Hons.) Microbiology or Bachelor of Science Honours in Microbiology is an undergraduate Microbiology course. Microbiology is the study of microscopic organisms, which are defined as any living organism that is either a single cell, a cell cluster, or has no cells at all. Since microorganisms cause disease, Microbiology degree course usually comprises the study of the immune system (Immunology). B.Sc. (Hons.) Microbiology degree course includes the study of virology, mycology, parasitology, bacteriology and other branches. The B.Sc. (Hons.) Microbiology degree course covers subjects and topics like Macromolecular Structure & Analysis, Basic Microscopy & Instrumentation, Principles of Transmission Genetics, Principles of Immunology, Computational Biology & Bio-informatics, Recombinant DNA Technology, etc. The duration of the course is three years.

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B.Sc. (Hons.) Microbiology Eligibility

• The basic eligibility criterion for pursuing B.Sc. (Hons.) Microbiology degree is qualifying 10+2 or equivalent examination in Science stream with a minimum of 50% marks secured in Biology subject and/or in aggregate from a recognized board of the country.
• Some reputed colleges and institutes also conduct entrance examination to get admission to their B.Sc. (Hons.) Microbiology degree course. Selection to the degree course in these colleges is based on marks secured in the final merit i.e. total marks aggregated in the final exams of 10+2 and the entrance exam.

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B.Sc. (Hons.) Microbiology Entrance Test

• CET (Common Entrance Examination)

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B.Sc. (Hons.) Microbiology Course Suitability

• Candidates who can and are able to conduct a range of investigations, recording and analysis techniques; preparing, interpreting and presenting data, using statistical programs, qualitative and quantitative techniques are the most suitable for it.
• Other things which are noteworthy for it such as conducting literature searches and critically evaluating information; undertaking practical laboratory investigations in a safe, responsible and ethical manner.
• They should be able to apply scientific thought, rationales and approaches in their course of study.
• Applicants who have planned of having Master’s degree are also suitable for it.

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How is B.Sc. (Hons.) Microbiology Course Beneficial?

• B.Sc. (Hons.) (Microbiology) degree serves as a basis for further higher studies in this field such as M.Sc., Ph.D. and M.Phil. Degree in Microbiology, the successful completion of which makes one eligible for the post of a lecturer in any university/college.
• B.Sc. (Hons.) (Microbiology) degree holders have plenty of opportunities in various specialized fields of Microbiology namely Microbial Physiology, Microbial Genetics, Cellular Microbiology, Medical Microbiology, Veterinary Microbiology, Environmental Microbiology, Evolutionary Microbiology, Industrial Microbiology, Aero microbiology, Food microbiology, Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Agricultural Microbiology, Soil Microbiology, Water Microbiology, Generation Microbiology, Nano Microbiology and Inam-ur-Rehman Microbiology.
• A Microbiologist is entrusted with handling duties such as increasing public awareness in preserving the environment, providing sanitary food production and storage, finding cures for such diseases as AIDS, cancer, heart disease and many other useful applications.

COURSE ELIGIBILITY

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The basic eligibility criterion for pursuing B.Sc. (Hons.) Microbiology degree is qualifying 10+2 or equivalent examination in Science stream with a minimum of 50% marks secured in Biology subject and/or in aggregate from a recognized board of the country.