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M.Sc. Medical Microbiology

M.Sc. Medical Microbiology

Programme Level

Postgraduate

Duration

2 Years

Overview

M.Sc. Medical Microbiology: Combating Disease and Advancing Healthcare

The M.Sc. Medical Microbiology program at our institution equips you to be at the forefront of the fight against infectious diseases and a key player in groundbreaking medical advancements.

Unleash the Power of Microbiology:

• Harness Technology: Gain expertise in exploiting cutting-edge tools like molecular diagnostics, genetics, and bioinformatics to unlock new possibilities in healthcare.

• Advanced Labs: Our state-of-the-art facilities provide continuous exposure to sophisticated instrumentation and techniques.

• Research-Focused Learning: Develop your research skills through a dedicated six-month project mentored by our experienced faculty.

Broaden Your Expertise:

• Specialization Options: Tailor your studies to your interests by choosing a specialization in Medical Microbiology, Environmental Microbiology, or Industrial Microbiology during your third semester.

• Combatting Infectious Diseases: Learn to monitor, identify, and control infectious diseases, safeguarding public health.

• Drug Development: Gain the skills to contribute to the development and testing of new medicines and treatments using molecular biology techniques.

Placement

Placements

Employment Opportunities

Microbiology has a wide scope because of its involvement in various fields such as pharmacy, medicine, clinical research, agriculture, nanotechnology, and chemical technology.

You may thus pursue careers in various industries/ sectors such as Cosmetics & Toiletries, Food & Beverage Production, Pharmaceutical Industries, Hotel Industry, Government Legal Bodies i.e. Public Health, Grant Management, Military, etc.

Jobs can be found such as Quality Control Officers, Quality Assurance Officers (Microbiology), Safety Officers, HealthcareOfficers, Scientist, Journal Editorial Staff/ Science Writer.

M.Sc. Medical Microbiology Highlights

Core Curriculum

Explore fundamental concepts in biochemistry, including protein structure and function, nucleic acid biochemistry, metabolism, and cellular signaling pathways, supported by hands-on laboratory exercises to reinforce theoretical learning.

Applied Microbiology

Learn how microbiological principles are applied in various fields such as medicine, agriculture, food industry, and environmental science, through case studies, research projects, and industry collaborations.

Advanced Techniques

Gain hands-on experience with state-of-the-art techniques in microbial isolation, culture, identification, molecular biology, and bioinformatics, enhancing your skills and preparing you for careers in research or industry.

Eligibility Criteria

Programme Level

Regular Entry

Duration

2 years

Passed MBBS/ BDS/ BPT/ B.Sc. Nursing/ B.Sc. MLT/ B.Sc. in Microbiology with minimum 55% marks, except for MBBS program.

M.Sc. Medical Microbiology Fee 2025

Fee Structure

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

Merit Scholarship

Up to 100% of Tuition Fees

Loan Facility

Interest free education loan

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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.