MS Microbiology Stands For | MS Microbiology Degree | MS Microbiology in Pakistan

Introduction/Overview

Masters in microbiology compasses all aspects of microorganisms such as their behavior, evolution, physiology, ecology and biochemistry along with the pathology of diseases.

M. Phil. Microbiology is a 2 years research degree program which allows students to study a specific research project in the subjects of biofilm formation, bacterial polysaccharides, and attachment of pathogens.

The M. Phil degree in Microbiology helps students to stand alone and have an edge over other professionals in the field.

M. Phil. in microbiology is offered to masters students with a capability towards biology. This course is apt for students who concern themselves with the characteristics of identifying, conveying and organizing data.

Microbiology research includes:

Astro microbiology
Evolutionary microbiology
Cellular microbiology Microbial ecology
Systems microbiology
Microbial genetics
Microbial physiology

Specializations Or Majors Of MS/MPhil Microbiology

The aim of microbiology specialization is to give an observation into the subject through practical experiments and other relevant work in the field, so that the student gets an overall understanding of the characteristics of microorganisms. The specialization enables students to enter into a wide range in the field where microbiology is relevant.

Main area of specialization are in microbiology are:

Soil, Agricultural and Environmental Microbiology
Food and Industrial Microbiology
Medical Microbiology

Scope And Career Of MS/MPhil Microbiology

Microbiology career is one of the growing and highly paying careers in Pakistan. A microbiologist is a scientist who analyzes microscopic life and their processes.

After the master’s in this field students will be trained and competitive in the market, especially within research intensive industries such as pharmaceuticals, biotech and to some extent chemicals, as well as at organizations in patents and health protection organizations.

M.Phil. in microbiology students can find employment in these sectors:

Research and Development Laboratories
Research Organizations
Pharma Industries
Food and Beverage Industry
Chemical Industries
Hospitals and Health Protection Agency laboratories
Pathology Labs
Biotechnology Firms
Veterinary Labs
Food and nutrition companies
Poultry Industries
Beverages Industries
Pharmaceutical Firms
Dairy Farms
Agriculture Sectors
Research Departments
Consulting firms
Environmental Organizations
Colleges and Universities
Healthcare Organizations
Research Organizations
Water and Biotechnology Companies
Food and Drink Industry
Forensic Science Laboratories
There are following professions in this filed:
Demonstrator
Trainee- Quality Control
Assistant Professor
Microbiologist/ Assistant Manager
Medical Microbiologist
Junior Resident
Microbiology Demonstrator
Quality Control Trainee
Microbiology Assistant Professor
Microbiology Tutor
Microbiology Lab Technician

Microbiologists Salaries in Pakistan

The microbiological industry is growing in Pakistan and has proved to be a better employment sector, due to demand for technically skilled professionals.

Skills And Learning Outcomes Of MS/MPhil Microbiology

Microbiology researchers try to answer scientific questions that no one else can answer by doing experiments. They are explorers, developing new knowledge, making discoveries and applying these to real-world problems.
Postgraduates will learn concepts of biology with focus on microbiology through various graduate courses. This information provides students with insight into the complexity of microbiology and biological systems.
They will be able to determine the solid foundation of biological and microbiology systems.
They will also be able to establish an understanding of advanced bio related information and technology.
Will be able to determine understanding the research techniques and methods and develop the laboratory skills.
They will learn to identify gaps and limitations in biological data, scientific hypothesis, interpretation, data analysis and dissemination.
They have the ability to read, understand, and critically think of scientific research papers.
They have the ability to select and use valid techniques and methodologies to do laboratory research.
Microbiologists will be able to determine the ability to successfully complete research laboratory procedures.
Microbiologists will be able to demonstrate the ability to successfully persist to laboratory rules and regulations.

Related Courses

Masters in Biotechnology
Masters in Molecular biology
Masters in Botany
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Masters in Applied molecular biology
Masters in Healthcare biotechnology
Masters in Biochemistry
Masters in Biology
Masters in Neuroscience
Masters in Advance biological sciences
Masters in Food science
Masters in Biodefense
Masters in Biological sciences
Masters in Medical microbiology
Masters in Bioscience
Masters in Marine microbiology
Masters in Clinical microbiology
Masters in Applied microbiology

Duration And Credit Hours Of MS/MPhil Microbiology

The duration of masters or MPhil in microbiology is 2 years with 4 semesters.

Further courses

PhD in microbiology

MS/MPhil Microbiology Fee Structure

NUMS fee structure for MS Microbiology

Tuition fee

136,000 /year

University of central Punjab fee structure for MS microbiology

Admission fee	25,000
Fee per credit hour	16,000
Total Fee	505,000

University of Punjab fee structure of MS/MPhil microbiology

1st semester	19,925
2nd semester	16,575
3rd semester	19,675
4th semester	17,825

MS/MPhil Microbiology Courses and syllabus

1st year’s compulsory subjects

Courses	Credit hours
Genomics and Proteomics	3
Instrumentation and Analytical Techniques	3
Lab- I	1
Logic (Philosophy of Science)	1
Lab-II	3

Optional subjects (health and medical microbiology)

Epidemiology: Analytical and Expedited Approaches	3
Molecular Cancer Immunology	3
Molecular Virology	3
Molecular Pathogenesis	3
Molecular Mechanism of Antimicrobial Drugs	3
Advanced Molecular diagnostics	3

M.PHIL Microbiology 2nd Year Course Content (Agriculture Microbiology optional subjects)

Pathogens of Plant Viral Diseases	2
Pathogens of Plant Bacterial Diseases	2
Pathogens of Plant Fungal Diseases	2
Microbiology of Soil and Bioremediation	3
Microbial Techniques in Horticulture	3
Advance Veterinary Microbiology	3

Industry (Optional Subjects)

Fermentation & its Industrial Application	3
Microbial enzyme Technology	3
Biopolymers & Microbial Pharmaceutics	3
Microbial Pollution	2
Microbial Strain Development	2
Vaccine Development	2

Food and Dairy Microbiology (Optional subjects)

Advances in Diary Microbiology	3
Food Preservation and Packaging	3
Microbial Pathogens of Aquatic Edible Foods	3
Innovations in Microbial Fermentation Technology	2
Microbial Diseases in Poultry	2
Food Borne Diseases	2