M.Sc. Medical Microbiology
This program develops expertise in diagnosing infectious diseases, handling clinical microbiological techniques, and performing immunological and molecular diagnostics—paving the way for careers in labs, hospitals, research, and diagnostics.
Overview
The M.Sc. in Medical Microbiology is a postgraduate program designed to provide advanced theoretical knowledge and laboratory skills in microbiology as applied to medicine. The course focuses on understanding microbial pathogens, diagnostics, immunology, and infection control relevant to clinical settings.
The program facilitates comprehensive understanding and skill development in bacteriology, virology, parasitology, mycology, immunology, and diagnostic microbiology for careers in research, teaching, and clinical laboratory practice.
Bacteriology, Virology, Mycology, Parasitology
Immunology & Serological Techniques
Molecular Biology & Diagnostic Microbiology
Hospital Infection Control & Waste Management
Research Methodology & Biostatistic
Students delve into medical microbiology from foundational to advanced levels—studying bacteriology, virology, mycology, parasitology, immunology, and molecular diagnostics—developing strong expertise for clinical labs, academic research, and diagnostic applications.
Semester 1:
Semester
Theory Subjects
Paper 1
General Microbiology & Immunology
Paper 2
Systematic Bacteriology – Gram Positive Cocci & Gram Positive Bacilli
Paper 3
Mycology & Virology
Paper 4
Parasitology – Protozoology & Helminthology
Semester 2:
Semester
Theory Subjects
Paper 1
General Microbiology & Immunology
Paper 2
Systematic Bacteriology – Gram Positive Cocci & Gram Negative Cocci, Mycobacteriology & Bacteriology Exercises
Paper 3
Mycology & Virology (including Practicals)
Paper 4
Parasitology – Protozoology & Helminthology (including Practicals)
Semester 3:
Semester
Theory Subjects
Paper 1
General Microbiology & Immunology (Theory + Practical)
Paper 2
Systematic Bacteriology – Gram Positive Bacilli & Gram Negative Bacilli (Theory + Practical)
Paper 3
Mycology & Virology (Theory + Practical)
Paper 4
Parasitology – Protozoology & Applied Microbiological Aspects (including Practicals)
Semester 4:
Semester
Theory Subjects
Paper 1
General Microbiology & Immunology (Theory + Practical)
Paper 2
Systematic Bacteriology – Gram Positive Cocci & Gram Negative Bacilli (Theory + Practical)
Paper 3
Mycology & Virology (Theory + Practical)
Paper 4
Parasitology – Protozoology & Helminthology (Theory + Practical)
Semester 5:
Semester
Theory Subjects
Paper 1
General Microbiology (Theory + Practical)
Paper 2
Systematic Bacteriology – Gram Negative Cocci, Gram Negative Bacilli & Mycobacteriology
Paper 3
Virology (Advanced Concepts + Practical Applications)
Paper 4
Parasitology – Protozoology & Helminthology (Theory + Practical)
Semester 6:
Semester
Theory Subjects
Paper 1
General Microbiology & Immunology (Theory + Practical)
Paper 2
Systematic Bacteriology – GPC, GNB & Mycobacteriology (Theory + Practical)
Paper 3
Mycology & Virology (Advanced Topics + Practical)
Paper 4
Parasitology – Helminthology, Protozoology & Applied Microbiology (Theory + Practical)
Eligibility Criteria:
- Annual Intake:
- 10 seats per year
- Eligibility Criteria:
- Candidates must have passed B.Sc. in Life Sciences or hold a degree in BAMS, BHMS, or DMLT with a minimum of 50% marks.
- Duration:
- 3 Years
Contact Us
Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth, Karad Malkapur, Karad (Dist.Satara), Maharashtra, India. PIN - 415539
