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Why Study Microbiology
By Parul Arora
Microbiology is the scientific study of these microorganisms. Microorganisms are those organisms that are too small to see with the naked eye and include things like bacteria, fungi, and viruses.
Microbiology has proved to be one of the most important disciplines in biology, making it possible to identify how some of these organisms cause diseases, discover cures for such diseases and even use some microbes for industrial purposes etc.The question of why to study microbiology is a good one — the impacts of microorganisms on your life may not be immediately obvious. But the truth is, microorganisms not only have a huge impact but are literally everywhere, covering all the surfaces of your body and in every natural and urban habitat.
Microbiology is growing at swift rates all around the world courtesy of the never-ceasing peculiarities associated with microorganisms. There's so much more to know about these remarkably miniature beings that Microbiologists always find themselves enveloped between research work. Besides, the advent of Technology has diversified the domain of Microbiology—the integration that you'll surely enjoy.Microbiology is offered as a program after 12th, you can opt for graduation as B Sc in Microbiology .
Distinct roles as a Microbiologist
Bacteriologist - Responsible for studying the behaviour of Bacteria, including positive and negative contributions.
Mycologist - Responsible for studying the behaviour of fungi and employing the peculiarities of the same to derive useful products.
Parasitologist - Responsible for studying parasites. This profile is related to fostering preventive health by hindering the growth of parasites.
Virologist - Responsible for studying the structure and developmental processes of viruses and devising methods to limit their growth.
Other profiles include Environmental Microbiologist, Industrial Microbiologist, Medical Technologist, Pharmacologist, Food Technologist, Physician Associate, Research Scientist, Biomedical Scientist, Phycologist and Algologist.
Preferable Industries
Microbiologists serve various industries:
Food Industry
Beverage Industry
Clinical Diagnostic Laboratories
Environmental Agencies
Agriculture Industry
Hospitals
Pharmaceutical Industries
Status of Salaries in India
The average salary for an entry-level Microbiologist in India ranges between 15-25k per month. Once an individual starts working with a reputable organization of government agency, he/she can expect an immediate hike. Additionally Research Scientists working in the Clinical Diagnostic Laboratories earn handsomely. For that, you need to complete your Masters in any one of the aforementioned specializations and pursue a Doctorate.
For this you need to make sure you choose a right academic partner that offers both practical and theoretical learning. Few of the leading universities that offer this course are :
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research
KMC - Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
Lovely Professional University,Punjab
MSU - The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Fergusson College
From my personal experience, I would suggest you Lovely Professional University. LPU is one of the leading university which offers more than 200+ courses. LPU has highly qualified faculties,well equipped labs, excellent placements, complete placement and internship assistance, great infrastructure and lot more.
Admissions at LPU are going on through online mode.
I hope this help.
All the Best!
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