Calicut University
BSc Microbiology
Course Details
BSc Microbiology Course details, Latest Syllabus, Semester wise subjects and Job opportunities.
What is BSc Microbiology?
BSc Microbiology or Bachelor of Science in Microbiology is a 3-Year undergraduate course (6 Semesters). This course focuses on the study of micro-organisms and their applications in the field of research. The goal of this course is to have a detailed study of micro-organisms with the help of scientific materials such as genetics, microscopes, etc.
The Core subjects you have to study when taking BSc Microbiology are Industrial Microbiology, Food and Dairy Microbiology, Immunology, Medical Microbiology, Genetics, and Genetic Engineering, Environmental and Sanitation Microbiology, Microbial Physiology and Taxonomy, etc.
After qualifying BSc Microbiology you can start a career in both sectors such as government and private hospitals, food industries, research and development organizations, chemical industries, and pharmaceutical industries. The Job titles you can find like Research Assistant, Industrial or Environmental Microbiologists, Quality Assurance Technologists, Sales or Technical Representative, Clinical and Veterinary Microbiologists, Medical Technologists, Biomedical Scientist, Clinical Research Associate.
There are various types of higher-level educational fields available after completing BSc Microbiology, either specialization in a specific field or other post-graduation courses like MSc Microbiology, MSc Biotechnology, MSc Biochemistry, MSc Botany, MSc Zoology, MSc Cell Biology, MSc Molecular Biology, MSc Bioinformatics, MSc Agriculture, MSc Food Technology, MSc Animal Biotechnology, MSc Biophysics, MSc Computational Biology, MSc Biostatistics, MSc Genetics, MSc Marine Biotech, MSc Nano Biotechnology, MSc Plant Biotechnology, MSc Forensic Science depending on your area of expertise.
The Fee structure of the BSc microbiology course is around Rs. 20,000 per semester (taken consider of University of Calicut). The fee may vary for different colleges depending on the college you take whether it is aided or unaided.
The minimum eligibility criteria to apply for BSc Microbiology is to qualify 12th from a recognized institution with science.
The Course is divided into 6 Semesters. Following are the list of Subjects under each Semester included in BSc Microbiology.
Semester 1
- General Microbiology
- Complementary Course I
- Biostatistics I
- Common Course I (English)
- Common Course II (English)
- Second Language (other than English)
Semester 2
- Microbial Physiology and Taxonomy
- Biostatistics II
- Complementary Course II
- Common Course III (English)
- Common Course IV (English)
- Second Language (other than English)
Semester 3
- Environmental and Sanitation Microbiology
- Microbiology Practical
- General Course I
- General Course II
- Complementary Course III
Semester 4
- Soil and Agricultural Microbiology
- Microbiology practical
- General Course III
- General Course IV
- Complementary Course IV
Semester 5
- Industrial Microbiology
- Food and Diary Microbiology
- Immunology
- Medical Microbiology I
- Microbiology Practical
- Open Course
Semester 6
- Genetics and Genetic Engineering
- Medical Microbiology II
- Microbiology Practical
- Elective Course
- Project Work
About Common Course: In Semester 1&2 there two common course in English and a Second Language (Select as per your choice) along with Core Subjects.
About Elective Course
In semester 6 you have an elective course, the list of elective courses are given below:
Elective Courses:
- Cell and Tissue Culture
- Molecular Biology
- Bioinstrumentation
You can choose any one of the courses from Open and Elective Courses as per your choice. (Availability of courses may vary for different colleges)
Download Calicut University BSc Microbiology Latest Syllabus
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FAQ's on BSc Microbiology Course
What is Microbiology?
Microbiology is the study of microorganisms like bacteria, archaea, viruses, fungi, prions, protozoa and algae, collectively known as 'microbes'.
Are Microbiologist in demand?
Yes, the overall job outlook of Microbiologist career has been positive since 2004. The demand of experienced microbiologist are still increasing.
What is the Salary of BSc Microbiology graduate?
A Fresher in Microbiology can find a salary in between 2 – 3 lakhs per annum, whereas an experienced microbiologist can have a salary of 10 lakhs per annum and senior microbiologist/research scientist can have salary of 20 lakhs per annum.
What are the job opportunities in microbiology?
A Microbiology graduate can find Job opportunities in both public and private sectors. Some of the job titles in this area are Research Assistant, Industrial or Environmental Microbiologists, Quality Assurance Technologists, Sales or Technical Representative, Clinical and Veterinary Microbiologists, Medical Technologists, Biomedical Scientist, Clinical Research Associate.
What can I study after BSC microbiology?
Master of Science in Microbiology, Master of Science in Applied Microbiology. Master of Science in Medical Microbiology, Master of Science in Microbial Genetics and Bioinformatics, etc.