M.Sc. in Microbiology

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In pursuit of academic excellence and the advancement of knowledge in the field of microbiology, the Master of Science (MSc) program is designed to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of microbiological principles, techniques, and applications. Rooted in a commitment to scientific inquiry, critical thinking, and ethical practice, these programs aim to cultivate a new generation of professionals capable of contributing to the diverse realms of microbiology, including healthcare, biotechnology, environmental science, and beyond.

In alignment with global standards of excellence and guided by principles of inclusivity and diversity, the MSc program in microbiology is dedicated to nurturing a supportive learning environment that values collaboration, integrity, and respect for all individuals. Aspiring to cultivate leaders and scholars who are poised to address the complex microbiological issues of the 21st century, these programs uphold a steadfast dedication to excellence, innovation, and ethical conduct in all aspects of microbiological practice and scholarship.

Program outcomes (POs)

Program Code	Program Outcomes
PSO1	The knowledge of microbes including prokaryotes, eukaryotes, and archaea is provided in depth with their diversity, health benefits, and hazards with their industrial and environmental use.
PSO2	The Program emphasizes for development of potential recombinant microorganisms under ethical guidelines to produce industrial products at the commercial level.
PSO3	Significant portion of this Program is dedicated to food, agriculture, and environmental microbiology along with the focus on monitoring control of various products and processes in synchrony with the guidelines of the government, international norms, and of control agencies.
PSO4	In-depth knowledge and skillsets are addressed with respect to bioethics, environmental safety, biosafety, and intellectual property rights in the domain of microbial technology.
PSO5	The Program also involves activities for the round development of students and to develop an urge of research dissertation work with interactive seminars, assignments, and group discussions along with ethical and biosafety training.

Course Outcomes

Course Type and Credits	Course Code	Course Title	Course Outcome
MAJOR COURSE (Credits – 4)	MIC 401	Diversity of Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Microorganisms	Click Here
MAJOR COURSE (Credits – 4)	MIC 402	Microbial Biochemistry and Enzymology	Click Here
MAJOR COURSE (Credits – 4)	MIC 403	Microbial Genetics and Biostatistics	Click Here
MAJOR COURSE (Credits – 4)	MIC 404	Microbial Physiology and Immunology	Click Here
MAJOR COURSE (Credits – 4)	MIC 405	Microbial Biochemistry	Click Here
MAJOR COURSE (Credits – 4)	MIC 406	Microbial Physiology and Enzymology	Click Here

Course Type and Credits	Course Code	Course Title	Course Outcome
MAJOR COURSE (Credits – 4)	MIC 407	Fermentation Technology	Click Here
MAJOR COURSE (Credits – 4)	MIC 408	Gene Regulation and Recombinant DNA Technology	Click Here
MAJOR COURSE (Credits – 4)	MIC 409	Techniques in Synthetic Microbiology and Bioinformatics	Click Here
MAJOR COURSE (Credits – 4)	MIC 410	Advances in Microbial Technology	Click Here
MAJOR COURSE (Credits – 4)	MIC 411	Genetics and bioinformatics	Click Here
MAJOR COURSE (Credits – 4)	MIC 412	Industrial microbiology	Click Here

Course Type and Credits	Course Code	Course Title	Course Outcome
MAJOR COURSE (Credits – 4)	MIC 501	Agriculture Biotechnology	Click Here
MAJOR COURSE (Credits – 4)	MIC 502	Environmental Microbiology	Click Here
MAJOR COURSE (Credits – 4)	MIC 503	Sustainable Microbiology	Click Here
MAJOR COURSE (Credits – 4)	MIC 504	Bioentrepreneurship in Microbiology	Click Here
MAJOR COURSE (Credits – 4)	MIC 505	Microbiology and Environment	Click Here
MAJOR COURSE (Credits – 4)	MIC 506	Bioremediation	Click Here

Course Type and Credits	Course Code	Course Title	Course Outcome
MAJOR COURSE (Credits –16)	MIC 507	Project / Dissertation Work theory	Click Here
MAJOR COURSE (Credits – 4)	MIC 508	Pharmaceutical Microbiology	Click Here
MAJOR COURSE (Credits – 4)	MIC 509	Review Paper Presentation and assignments	Click Here

Fee Structure

Course Name	Fees in Rs. (per Semester)	Total Seats
M.Sc. Microbiology	35,000/-	35

MAFATLAL GAGALBHAI SCIENCE INSTITUTE

(Autonomous)

Affiliated to Gujrat University