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The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Microbiology is an advanced, research-focused program designed to develop expertise in the study of microorganisms and their roles in various ecosystems, including human health, disease, and the environment. The program covers specialized topics such as microbial genetics, molecular microbiology, immunology, virology, bacteriology, and bioinformatics. PhD candidates conduct original research, contribute to scientific knowledge, and work closely with faculty mentors to address complex microbiological issues. Graduates are prepared for high-level careers in academia, research institutions, pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology industries. Career opportunities include university professors, research directors, microbiology consultants, and clinical microbiologists.
| Minimum Duration in Years | Total Number of Semesters | Maximum Duration in Years | Credit Hours |
Minimum CGPA Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 6 | 54 |
To provide scholars with a solid foundation in the rapidly expanding field of biotechnology.
To provide scholars with knowledge, understanding of current theories, concepts and laboratory practices in biotechnology.
The curriculum designed for Ph.D in Microbiology offers extensive training that will equip the graduates to meet the challenges with the issues for board spectrum of areas of Microbiology such as health, food, poultry, agricultural, environmental and industrial avenues. These skilled graduates will play a vital role in the uplift of national economic growth of the country. The program will also create awareness about the role of microbiology in improving socio-economic uplift of the country and make liaison between microbiologists with society and industry.
• Graduates after successful completion of PhD will be able to critically analyze problems related to environment, health, agriculture and industry and devise innovative solutions through microbiological interventions.
• The graduates will be able to effectively communicate with scientific community seminars, conferences, workshops, publications in national and international forms.
• This program will produce skilled researchers in the field of microbiology for serving the academia, industry and research organizations at national and international level.
After completion of the PhD in Computer Science, scholars will be able to:
Master broad knowledge in several specialized areas of Computer Science across fundamental theory, software, systems, and applications
Demonstrate in-depth knowledge in area of research
Critically analyze published work in their area of research
Apply critical thinking, problem solving and technical skills to solve problems with minimal guidance, and to carry out independent and original research.
Effectively communicate ideas and results to peers and to broader technical audiences in the form of conference papers, journal papers, and/or oral presentations
| Program Duration (Years) | 3 |
|---|---|
| No. of Semesters | 6 |
| Admission Fee (One Time) | 10,000 |
| Sem Enrollment/ Exam Fee | 5,000 |
| Tuition Fee (Per Sem) | 75,450 |
| Security (Refundable) | 10,000 |
| Sem-1 Fee (At time of Admission) | 100,450 |
| Sem-2 Fee | 80,450 |
| Sem-3 Fee | 80,450 |
| Sem-4 Fee | 80,450 |
| Sem-5 Fee | 80,450 |
| Sem-6 Fee | 80,450 |
| Total Program Fee | 502,700 |
| Code | Title | CrHrs |
|---|---|---|
| Core Course I | 3-0 | |
| Core Course II | 3-0 | |
| Elective I | 3-0 |
| Code | Title | CrHrs |
|---|---|---|
| Core Course III | 3-0 | |
| Core Course IV | 3-0 | |
| Elective II | 3-0 |
| Code | Title | CrHrs |
|---|---|---|
| RES 900 | Dissertation | 0-9 |
| Code | Title | CrHrs |
|---|---|---|
| MB 700 | Fermentation Technology | 3-0 |
| MB 703 | Virology | 3-0 |
| MB 705 | Soil and Agriculture Microbiology | 3-0 |
| MB 707 | Chromosomal Abnormalities and Genetic Counselling | 3-0 |
| MB 709 | Microbiology and Environmental Hazards | 3-0 |
| MB 711 | Probiotics | 3-0 |
| MB 713 | Biodegradation & Bioremediation | 3-0 |
| MB 715 | Microbes and Nervous System | 3-0 |
| MB 717 | Plant Virology | 3-0 |
| MB 719 | Advances in Microscopy and Image Analysis | 3-0 |
| BT 715 | Algal Biotechnology | 3-0 |
| Code | Title | CrHrs |
|---|---|---|
| RES 900 | Dissertation | 0-9 |
| MA 800 | Biostatics | 3-0 |
| MB 802 | Microbial Diversity | 3-0 |
| MB 804 | Clinical Microbiology | 3-0 |
| MB 805 | Food Microbiology | 3-0 |
| MB 806 | Fermentation Technology | 3-0 |
| MB 808 | Microbial Physiology | 3-0 |
| MB 810 | Industrial Microbiology | 3-0 |
| MB 812 | Metabolic Engineering | 3-0 |
| MB 814 | Molecular Cancer Biology | 3-0 |
| MB 816 | Vaccinology | 3-0 |
| MB 818 | Current Trend in Microbiology | 3-0 |
| MB 820 | Epidemiology: Analytical and Experimental Approaches | 3-0 |
| MB 822 | Management of Infectious Wastes | 3-0 |
| MB 824 | Mycotic Infection | 3-0 |
| MB 826 | Diagnostics Chemistry for Microbial Diseases | 3-0 |
| MB 828 | Environmental Microbiology & Public Health | 3-0 |
| MB 830 | Advances in Soil Microbiology | 3-0 |
| MB 832 | Veterinary Microbiology | 3-0 |
| MB 834 | Microbial Plant Diseases | 3-0 |
| BOT 501 | Biotechnological Aspect of Allelopathy | 3-0 |
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