University established through Act no. 47 of 2013 in Karnataka State and is approved by UGC, Govt. of India
This Programme is approved by University Grants Commission.
MSc Microbiology program at Garden City University is meticulously designed to provide an advanced specialised programme of learning & studying the process of microbiology, bacteriology, virology, biological metabolisms, immunology, molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics and many other allied subjects. The programme taught at Garden City University, Bangalore initiates the sprouting of the knowledge radical of the students and also enhances their research bent of mind. The spectrum of practical activities conducted during the taught & research program are impeccable. (Click to know the fee structure)
The programme focuses on understanding the application of biological components in our day to day life, the pathogenic mechanisms that lead to disease, all of which are essential for developing diagnostics and treatments.
The programme enhances the skills of students to pursue their research in the key areas where renowned research laboratories across the globe are willing to recruit researchers to excel in their career options.
GCU employs the “ARM” pedagogy method which fuels ambition in the student, provides ample resources to excel and continuous mentoring for the students to achieve their goal.
The MSc Microbiology programme provides an in depth knowledge to the mechanisms that underlie the function of the biological components, its relationship with other life science subjects such as General Microbiology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Medical, Agricultural, Industrial, Food, Dairy Microbiology; Immunology, Molecular Biology, Genetic Engineering, Bioinformatics, Biophysics and Aero or Space Microbiology etc.
This programme is tailored made to make it a part of the entourage of ‘Common Fresher’s Programme’ which is designed keeping in mind the holistic growth of the students within the School of Sciences.
The two years full time programme comprises of a vivid range of subjects which includes Bacteriology and Virology, Eukaryotic Microbiology, Microbial Physiology, Microbial techniques & amp; Bioinstrumentation, Biostatistics & Bioinformatics, Microbial Genetics & Molecular Biology, Immunology, Environmental Microbiology, Nanotechnology/ Research Methodology, Medical Microbiology, Recombinant DNA Technology, Food & Dairy Microbiology, Applied Microbiology, Minor Project, Agricultural Microbiology, Industrial Microbiology and Major Project.
After the successful completion of first academic year a student is eligible to transfer to the next academic year pertaining to the specificity of the programme. The student will experience more flexibility in terms of achieving the credits from the second semester as the academic session will retain a core paper of study from the given basket of modules that covers fundamental subjects in Microbiology. During third semester the student will also get accustomed with minor project based on the student interest & in the fourth semester with major project in industry collaborative programmes.
In the final semester the student will get an insight on the modules based on the experience of the faculty members in conducting research. The student will get the benefit from the wide range of expertise at GCU in microbiology and life sciences.
The teaching process followed in this programme takes place through different modes, viz, lecture sessions, seminars, tutorials, practical laboratory sessions, projects, visit to renowned research laboratories. The rest of the time in class hour will be utilised on self-study, which will include research and writing assignments. The students will be assessed through a system which will be based on coursework, examinations and practical observation.
MSc Microbiology is a course where a lot of research is carried out. Government, multinational and private research organizations are offering good lucrative job opportunities in this field of study. Central government sector offers vacancies for post graduates in the research institutes run by central government. These graduates can apply for Scientist, Research Assistant, Technical Assistant, Field Assistant or Project Assistant posts in these institutes. Several institutes pan India offers Microbiologist job for these graduates. Staff Selection Commission conducts Combined Graduate Level Exam for recruiting graduates to various departments in the government. There are many laboratories working under the supervision of Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). MSc Microbiology graduates can apply for various posts available for them in these laboratories. There are also vacancies available for these graduates in quality control and quality assurance departments of various industries require Microbiologists for their day to day affair. Candidates who want to work in the teaching field after MSc Microbiology can apply to various colleges or universities.
Regular recruiters on our campus include:
Biocon, Syngene, LifeCell, Cryoviva, HCG, Indigene, Anand Diagnostics.
| DOMESTIC FEE STRUCTURE - 2020 | |||
| Programmes | Course Duration | 1st Instalment | 3 Subsequent Instalments |
| MSc Microbiology | 2 years | 25000 | 80000 |
| INTERNATIONAL / NRI FEE STRUCTURE | ||
| 1st Instalment | 3 Subsequent Instalments | |
| $ 500 | $ 1167 | |
| HOSTEL CHARGES - 2020 | CAMPUS A & B (Girls) |
VENUS A (Girls) |
VENUS B (Girls) |
RAINBOW (Boys) |
GALAXY (Boys) |
| DOUBLE SHARING | 95000 | 110000 | 120000 | 95000 | 95000 |
| SINGLE SHARING | 135000 | 155000 | 165000 | 135000 | 135000 |
| SINGLE WITH AC & REFRIDGERATOR | - | 180000 | 190000 | - | 180000 |
For further information mail to admissions@gardencity.university
Application status : Open
Duration : Two years
Study mode : Full-time
Entry Requirements :
| DOMESTIC FEE STRUCTURE | |||
| 1st Instalment | 3 Subsequent Instalments | ||
| 25000 | 80000 | ||
| INTERNATIONAL / NRI FEE STRUCTURE | ||
| 1st Instalment | 3 Subsequent Instalments | |
| $ 500 | $ 1167 | |
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"Our graduates belive in Professionally Doing and Scientifically Knowing." Garden City University established under sub section (3) of Section 1 of Garden City University Act, 2013 (Karnataka Act No. 47 of 2013).
The admissions desk here at Garden City University, maintains a pragmatic approach towards prospective students. Our focus is not on quantity of students rather; it’s their willingness to align themselves with our values and belief systems, while maintaining very clear-cut academic standards. The process of applying to the best programmes offered at GCU, is facilitated in an organized and effortless manner by our admissions team, who are always willing to assist you with your queries.
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