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B.Sc. (Hons.) Microbiology

B. Sc. Microbiology / B.Sc. (Hons.) Microbiology / B.Sc. (Hons) Microbiology with Research

Programme Level

Undergraduate

Duration

4 Years

Overview

The B.Sc. Microbiology (three years and four years program) is designed to provide a strong foundation in the study of microorganisms and their roles in health, industry, agriculture, and the environment. Program introduces students to the fundamental principles of microbiology while integrating concepts from biology, chemistry, biochemistry, and biotechnology. It aims to develop scientific understanding, practical competence, and analytical skills essential for careers in life sciences.

The curriculum covers core subjects such as general microbiology, microbial diversity, bacteriology, virology, mycology, phycology, immunology, microbial genetics, and basic molecular biology. Students also learn about medical microbiology, environmental microbiology, food and dairy microbiology, and industrial microbiology, highlighting the applied aspects of the discipline.

Practical laboratory training is a central component of the B.Sc. Microbiology program. Students gain hands-on experience in microscopy, microbial culture techniques, staining methods, sterilization, biochemical testing, and basic molecular techniques. Regular practical sessions, projects, and seminars enhance technical proficiency, observation skills, and scientific communication.

Graduates of the B.Sc. Microbiology program are eligible for entry-level positions in clinical and diagnostic laboratories, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, food and dairy industries, environmental monitoring agencies, and research laboratories. The program also serves as a strong foundation for higher studies such as Ph.D. (after four years program).

Programme Snapshot

Program Name: B.Sc. Microbiology

Duration: 4 Years (Semester System, NEP2020)

Eligibility: 10+2 (Science – PCB / PCM)

Mode: Full-time, Regular

Career Pathways: Molecular biology, microbiology, biotechnology fields, food industry, quality & safety, research, higher studies

The objective of the B.Sc. Microbiology program is to provide students with a strong foundation in the principles of microbiology and allied biological sciences. Program aims to develop essential laboratory skills, scientific reasoning, and an understanding of microbial roles in health, industry, agriculture, and the environment. It emphasizes practical training, biosafety, and introducing modern microbiological techniques. Program prepares graduates for entry-level employment in laboratories and industries, and provides a solid academic base for higher education, research, and interdisciplinary careers in life sciences.

10+2 with Science (PCB/PCM) from a recognized board with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% Marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribes), or as per university norms.

  • Pursue higher education (M.Sc., M.Tech, MS, MBA, MPH)
  • Prepare for competitive exams (NET, GATE, DBT-BET, CSIR)
  • Engage in entrepreneurship, start-ups, and incubation programs
  • Enter education, research, healthcare, and public sector services
  • Opportunities are available for B.Sc. Microbiology graduates in public funded laboratories and in the field of drug and pharmaceutical research, chemicals, environment control, waste management, energy, food processing, bio-processing, healthcare, agriculture, forensic studies and bio-farming. The list below provides a synoptic overview of possible career paths.
  • Pharmaceutical industries
  • Biotechnology industries
  • Food and dairy productions
  • Beverage industries
  • Quality assurance
  • Production support
  • Fermentation units
  • Microbiological testing laboratories
  • Environmental monitoring agencies
  • Wastewater treatment plants
  • Agriculture-based industries
  • Biofertilizer or biopesticide units
  • Also provides a strong pathway to higher education (M.Sc., Ph.D.)
  • Leading organizations across pharmaceuticals, molecular biology, healthcare, biotechnology, food, dairy industries.
  • Quality control, diagnostic, and research
  • Government research and regulatory bodies

Merit Scholarship

Up to 100% of Tuition Fees

Merit Cum Means Scholarship

Up to 50% of Tuition Fees

Loan Facility

Interest free education loan

Special Scholarship

Up to 100% of Tuition Fees for: Ward of Armed / Para Military / Police Force Personnel (Serving and Retd, Non-Commissioned Officer), Differently abled candidate, Transgender

Fee Relaxation

25% Fee Concession for female candidate - B.Tech CSE & 26% Fee Relaxation for the students from Uttarakhand

Free-Ship Scholarship

Free education to one candidate in each academic program of the University who is an orphan

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International Endowed Chair Professor

Prof Rakesh Kumar

Prof Rakesh Kumar is the Founder and President of the Breast Cancer in Young Women Foundation (USA), dedicated to vaddressing the distinct issues affecting young women with breast cancer. He also serves as the International Endowed Chair Professor at the Cancer Research Institute of the Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences. Additionally, he holds adjunct professorships at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and Virginia Commonwealth University.

Dr Kumar earned his Ph.D. from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in 1984 and began his research career at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in January 1986. From 1988 to 2017, he held various academic and leadership positions —including faculty member, tenured professor, distinguished professor, endowed chair, department chair, and research leader—at esteemed institutions such as Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. From 2017 to 2022, he served as the National Chair for Cancer Research for the Government of India and as a distinguished professor, continuing his innovative work in breast cancer research.

With nearly 40 years of research and professional experience, Dr. Kumar has made conceptual contributions to the field of cancer research (h-index 108, citations >50,000). He has authored over 325 peer-reviewed publications, edited or co-edited nine books, and delivered 290 invited lectures worldwide. His work has been featured on the covers of 18 major cancer journals and has been highlighted in institutional research reports of the MD Anderson Cancer Center.

A passionate educator and mentor, Dr. Kumar has guided 67 trainees throughout his career. He serves on the editorial boards of multiple leading cancer journals and has served on the editorial boards of 21 top cancer journals. His global reputation is further demonstrated by his participation in about 100 peer-review panels for cancer research funding in the US and internationally over the past 28 years.

Dr. Kumar's innovative research has earned him numerous prestigious honors, including the Hinkle Society Faculty Award at Penn State University (1994), the Dalla/Fort Worth Living Legend Faculty Achievement Award in Basic Sciences (2004), the Ranbaxy Research Award (2006), and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Association of Indian Scientists in Cancer Research (2013), among others. Dr. Kumar's pioneering research continues to have a profound influence on the fields of oncology and breast cancer, opening up new opportunities for biomedical scientists and trainees worldwide.