A microbiologist is a biologist specialist who studies and research about microorganisms like bacteria, virus, fungus, archaea, etc. You will research about their evolution, growth, biochemistry, genetic material, relation with humans etc. While some of the microorganisms can be harmful to humans, plants and animals (like AIDS Virus), thus you will study to develop medicines, vaccines, etc. to fight against these microorganisms. Some of the microorganisms are useful for humans for the production of different products (like cheese), thus, you will work on their management and development. You will also work on micro-organisms that may foul food.
Why become a Microbiologist?
Do you see yourself working and researching on plants or animals? Do you want to solve the mystery of life? When you see any living thing, do you get intrigued how does life function? Isn’t life interesting? Even more interesting is studying the life of microorganisms? If you are loved using a microscope in your science lap to identify bacteria, remember there is an exciting career for you in the form of microbiologist.
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Class 10 all subjects as per scheme of studies– Class 11-12 Physics, Chemistry and Biology along with any other subject as per scheme of studies–– UG in Microbiology / Clinical Microbiology/ Industrial Microbiology/ Microbiology & Immunology / similar field (Honours or specialization degree is an added advantage)– PG in Microbiology / Clinical Microbiology/ Industrial Microbiology/ Microbiology & Immunology / similar field – Ph.D. in Microbiology / Clinical Microbiology/ Industrial Microbiology/ Microbiology & Immunology / similar field
Class 10 all subjects as per scheme of studies– Class 11-12 Physics, Chemistry and Biology along with any other subject as per scheme of studies–– UG in Microbiology / Clinical Microbiology/ Industrial Microbiology/ Microbiology & Immunology / similar field (Honours or specialization degree is an added advantage)– PG in Microbiology / Clinical Microbiology/ Industrial Microbiology/ Microbiology & Immunology / similar field
Class 10 all subjects as per scheme of studies– Class 11-12 Physics, Chemistry and Biology along with any other subject as per scheme of studies–– UG in Microbiology / Clinical Microbiology/ Industrial Microbiology/ Microbiology & Immunology / similar field (Honours or specialization degree is an added advantage)– Dual Degree (PG and Ph.D.) in Microbiology / Clinical Microbiology/ Industrial Microbiology/ Microbiology & Immunology / similar field
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