Integrated MSc & PhD in Molecular Medical Microbiology

The molecular age has brought about dramatic changes in medical microbiology and great leaps in our understanding of the mechanisms of infectious disease. Though the molecular aspect of microbiology has long been recognized, it has greatly expanded in recent years. The molecular study of medical microbiology reveals conceptual insights and technical approaches that have advanced the subject almost beyond recognition. This course aims to train microbiologists in molecular diagnosis of diseases, who can work in hospitals and contribute to the decision making process along with the core medical practitioners. Also they can contribute greatly as scientists in industries and academia. Additionally, the course aims to train medical doctors in molecular diagnosis of both communicable and non communicable diseases.

At the end of the Molecular Medical Microbiology course the student should be able to:

• Work independently and do problem solving in Molecular Medical Microbiology.
• Innovate in Molecular Medical Microbiology with regard to diagnostic tests and reagents.
• Learn independently Molecular Medical Microbiology techniques and processes

Course duration:

• MSc: 2 years (no stipend)
• PhD: x years (minimum 3 years; max: 8 years; no stipend after 6 years)

Age limit: None

Candidate must have completed following qualification:

• B.Sc. Microbiology/ Biochemistry/Life Sciences (Physiology/ Zoology/Botany).
• B. Tech Biotechnology.
• MBBS (cut-off marks 55%).
• BDS (cut-off marks 60%)