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what should i do after bsc in microbiology to become a microbiologist?


Nivedita Bhaisare 25th Aug, 2020
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Manidipa Kundu Student Expert 25th Aug, 2020

hi,

see microbiology is a research oriented field and you have to go for masters course or phd course for career growth as well as become a microbiologist in reputed organization. In india there is few organization which recruits candidates as microbiologist. however some of the best institute to pursue masters degree in microbiology is as follows,

St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata

Fergusson College, Pune,

St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai

St. Joseph’s College , Bangalore

Ramnarain Ruia Autonomous College, Mumbai

The Oxford College of Science, Bangalore

Presidency College, Chennai

St Francis College For Women, Hyderabad


ginnisachdeva02_9364270 Student Expert 25th Aug, 2020

Hey!

Microbiologists are required in diverse domains in the field of Science. A qualified microbiologist can get employment in the following sectors: -

  • Agriculture Department
  • Chemical Industries
  • Beverage Industry
  • Food Industry
  • Environmental Agencies
  • Research Organisations
  • Private Hospitals
  • Laboratories
  • Universities
  • Pharmaceutical Industries

Students can also look for employment opportunities in government sector. For this purpose, the students must clear the recruitment exams conducted by various bodies. Also, for this only undergraduate degree is not enough, you need to go for further studies such as msc microbiology or something else as per your interest. Also, if interested you can pursue PhD further.

And, the starting salary of fresher as microbiologist is 1,50,000 and goes on increasing after experience.

Thank you

Vallika reddy 25th Aug, 2020

Hello,

In order to become a microbiologist, after completing bsc in microbiology, you should do Msc in microbiology and next further, Phd or M.phil courses.

Hope this helps.

Thankyou.

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