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Here you can access MSc Microbiology syllabus for 2026 from the mentioned link below:

https://www.careers360.com/courses/msc-in-microbiology

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The syllabus for M. Sc . Microbiology generally includes advanced study of microorganisms, their genetics, physiology, applications and laboratory techniques. Although every university has small variations, the core structure remains similar across India. The major units usually taught are:

1. Microbial Diversity & Taxonomy

• Classification of bacteria, fungi, algae, protozoa, viruses.

• Modern classification: 16S rRNA sequencing, phylogenetic trees.

• Extremophiles and environmental microbes.

2. Microbial Physiology & Metabolism

• Structure of bacterial cell, growth curve, nutrient requirements.

• Aerobic & anaerobic respiration, fermentation pathways.

• Enzymes, bioenergetics, metabolic regulation.

3. Microbial Genetics & Molecular Biology

• DNA replication, transcription, translation.

• Operons, mutations, gene regulation.

• Plasmids, transposons, horizontal gene transfer.

4. Immunology

• Innate and adaptive immunity.

• Antibodies, antigen–antibody reactions.

• Hypersensitivity, vaccines, immune disorders.

5. Biochemistry for Microbiology

• Biomolecules: carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, nucleic acids.

• Enzymology & metabolism.

6. Medical Microbiology

• Pathogenic bacteria, viruses, fungi & parasites.

• Mechanisms of infection, virulence factors.

• Diagnostic methods: staining, culture, PCR, serology.

7. Industrial & Food Microbiology

• Fermentation technology: antibiotics, alcohol, enzymes, organic acids.

• Food spoilage, food preservation, HACCP.

• Probiotics & prebiotics.

8. Environmental & Agricultural Microbiology

• Wastewater treatment, biodegradation, biofertilizers.

• Nitrogen fixation, soil microbes, plant–microbe interactions.

9. Microbial Biotechnology

• Recombinant DNA technology.

• Cloning, vectors, PCR, CRISPR basics.

• GMOs, biofuels, bioremediation.

10. Virology & Mycology

• Virus structure, replication, vaccines.

• Fungal diseases, fungal growth, industrial fungi.

11. Biostatistics & Research Methodology

• Statistical tests, data analysis.

• Research design, scientific writing.

12. Practical Components

• Culture techniques, media preparation, microscopy.

• Biochemical tests, antibiotic sensitivity tests.

• Molecular biology experiments (PCR, DNA extraction)

  This is the broad, detailed syllabus followed by most M. Sc . Microbiology programmes for the 2026 cycle. Universities may add elective papers like nanobiotechnology, microbial genomics or clinical microbiology depending on their curriculum. All the best.

  
  

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Admission for the BSc Microbiology batch has already started or has recently closed for many institutions. With application deadlines ranging from September to October 2025 for some programs or courses.  If you want to know the exact date, you should check the website of this specific institute.

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Here are some of the colleges for M.Sc Microbiology in Dehradun-

1. Shri Guru Ram Rai University https://www.careers360.com/university/shri-guru-ram-rai-university-dehradun
2. Graphic Era University https://www.careers360.com/university/graphic-era-university-dehradun
3. Doon PG Paramedical College https://www.careers360.com/colleges/doon-pg-paramedical-college-and-hospital-dehradun
4. Dev Bhumi Uttarakhand University https://www.careers360.com/university/dev-bhoomi-uttarakhand-university-dehradun

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After a BSc in Microbiology, students can write entrance exams for various master's, PhD, and research programs, such as IIT JAM, TIFR GS, CSIR-UGC NET, ICMR-JRF, and the GATE Life Science/Biotech exams. Additionally, many universities conduct their own specific entrance exams for MSc . or MTech . programs.

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Hello aspirant,

In India, the average annual cost of an MSc in Microbiology is between 10,000 and 2.5 lakh rupees, with private universities charging more and government colleges charging less.

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Yes, the GATE exam is valued for M.Sc. Microbiology in some institutes.

• Many IITs, IISc, and some top universities accept GATE scores for admission to M.Sc. or integrated PhD programmes in Microbiology and related fields.

• It is more commonly used for M.Tech/PhD admissions, but for M.Sc. Microbiology, a few institutes also consider GATE.

• Some universities may prefer their own entrance exams instead.

It is best to check the admission rules of the specific university or institute you are interested in.

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Yes, Anugrah Narayan College, Patna, is affiliated with Patliputra University and lists microbiology as one of its popular M.Sc. specializations along with biotechnology and zoology. Also, if you want to know about the admission process, fee, and eligibility, you can visit their official website.

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Hello aspirant,

Chennai, Tamil Nadu is home to the private Tagore College of Arts and Science.  The institute was established in 1999, and provides 8 UG and Certificate degrees across diverse specialisations.  These classes are available full-time.  Among the courses offered by Tagore College of Arts and Science are BCA, B.Com, BBA, UG Diploma, and Certificate.  These courses are available in several different streams, such as Accounting & Commerce, Business & Management Studies, and IT & Software.

To know the fees structure for BSC Microbiology, you can visit our site through following link:

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