MSc Microbiology | TU

Overview

Master of Science Microbiology is a semester-based program of Tribhuvan University from the Central Department of Microbiology. The study of this program aims to prepare qualified microbiologists, researchers, and scientists using skills of modern microbiology techniques in basic science research or in applied research areas of microbiology. It provides knowledge in areas of general/advanced microbiology, immunology, microbial genetics, microbial chemistry and biotechnology, and practical subjects. It allows to gain specialized knowledge in medical microbiology, public health microbiology, food and industrial microbiology, agriculture microbiology with practical courses

Objectives of MSc Microbiology

The objectives of MSc Microbiology degree are as follows:

• To produce highly qualified microbiologists, molecular biologists, researchers and scientists to meet the national and international demand.
• To produce graduates who have ability in using skills of modern molecular biology techniques in basic or in applied research areas.
• To produce highly qualified graduates having ability to work as a microbiologist and research scientist for investigating the potential uses of microorganisms to produce antibiotics and many other products of microbial origin.
• To produce qualified graduates who can work as laboratory technician to monitor, identify and help in controlling infectious diseases and also produce qualified researchers and scientists who can work in sectors associated to food production, crop protection and soil fertility.

Admission Requirements in MSc Microbiology

• The candidates must have to pass Bachelor of Science in Microbiology from Tribhuvan University or equivalent degree from college/ university recognized by Tribhuvan University.
• The applicant must have to appear in the entrance examination conducted by the Central Department of Microbiology (CDM) and must have to pass the entrance exam successfully.
• The admission is made on the basis of merit list which is made by adding 80% marks of entrance exam and 20% marks of Bachelor of Science in Microbiology.
• Admission will be rejected, if the candidate fails to obtain the minimum qualifying pass marks set by CDM
• 80% seat is for free competition and 20% is categorized for inclusive in Tribhuvan University and its constituent colleges.
• Entrance exam lasts for 2 hours and for further detail about entrance one should visit CDM.

Fee Structure

Career and Scope

Microbiology is one of the most demanding subjects in the science stream. People might be familiar with only some typical jobs but the horizon and prospects is very huge and is expanding day by day. Microbiology is not just a single subject, it is the union of multiple specializations and graduates can get wide range of jobs from Pharmaceuticals to cosmetics. Graduates can also make significant contribution in the field of biotechnology.

The MSc Microbiology degree holder can choose to teach and involve in research works in Medical, Dental, Veterinary school. Graduates can also work by conducting tests and experiments in the laboratory. They can also work as researcher researching in structure, function, ecology, biotechnology, and genetics of micro-organisms, human, animal, plant tissues, cells, etc. After the completion of Master of Science in Microbiology, students have high chances of going abroad because demand of microbiologists is very high in international market.