M.Sc in Applied Microbiology with Clinical Research

Duration: 2 Years

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Programme Highlights

  • Specialized Master's program in healthcare & diagnostics
  • Advanced microbiology and molecular biology training
  • Hospital & laboratory internships
  • Apprenticeship from Second Year with Job Link
  • AI Enabled Teaching Learning Governance
  • Strong Research & Innovation Focus
  • Clinical research & regulatory compliance exposure
  • Certification-oriented skill development
  • Research projects & publication support
  • Strong placement & career mentoring
  • High-growth careers in pharma, diagnostics & CRO sectors
  • Scope for Higher Research & Entrepreneurship Development

Introduction

Future-Focused Life Science Master’s Program: A 2-year postgraduate program designed to create skilled microbiology professionals for healthcare, diagnostics, pharmaceuticals and clinical research sectors.

Industry-Aligned Learning: UGC & NEP aligned curriculum with advanced microbiology labs, hospital-linked internships, clinical research training and live laboratory projects.

High-Growth Career Pathways: Opens opportunities in diagnostics labs, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, biotech firms, clinical research organizations and public health sectors.

Healthcare Innovation Driven: Empowers students with practical laboratory, diagnostic and clinical research skills for modern healthcare and life science industries.

Tools Covered

Microbiological & Clinical Laboratory Tools:
Laminar air flow units, incubators, autoclaves, biosafety cabinets, colony counters, microscopes.

Molecular Biology & Diagnostic Tools:
PCR, RT-PCR, Gel Electrophoresis, ELISA Readers, DNA/RNA Extraction Systems, Western Blotting Systems.

Clinical Testing & Biomedical Analysis Tools:
Hematology analyzers, Biochemical analyzers, Microbial susceptibility testing systems, Chromatography systems (HPLC), Spectrophotometers.

Culture Media & Microbial Identification Tools:
Selective & differential media, Microbial culture plates, Antibiotic sensitivity kits, Biochemical test kits, Automated ID systems.

Bioinformatics & Data Analysis Tools:
BLAST, NCBI tools, BioEdit, Primer3, Clustal Omega, Clinical trial data analysis software, Statistical tools.

Clinical Research & Regulatory Tools:
Electronic Data Capture (EDC) tools, Clinical trial management systems (CTMS), Pharmacovigilance databases, GCP & ICH‑E6 compliant tools.

Program Details

  • The course enables students to specialize in applied microbiology with a strong focus on clinical research, while gaining essential knowledge in medical diagnostics, laboratory practices, and molecular testing used in hospitals, pharma, and healthcare laboratories.
  • Regular communication is maintained with parents regarding attendance, laboratory performance, clinical project work, and academic progress to ensure consistent involvement, discipline, and student support throughout the program.
  • The program includes industry-oriented lab training, microbial culture techniques, clinical sample analysis, molecular diagnostics (PCR/ELISA), clinical research methodology, internships, and expert-led workshops to build real-time hospital and research skills.
  • B.Sc. Applied Microbiology – Clinical Research is a 4-year undergraduate degree designed to develop strong foundations in microbiology, clinical diagnostics, biomedical research, and medical testing, preparing students for careers in hospitals, pathology labs, pharmaceuticals, biotech research, and clinical trial organizations.
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Eligibility

B.Sc. subjects like Botany, Zoology, Microbiology, Biotech, Life Sciences, or related fields, with at least 50% marks in graduation

Duration

2 Years (4 Semesters)

Tuition Fees

₹ 40,000 per Semester

*Fees such as Admission, Caution Money,
Examination, Hostel, and Transport fees are extra. 

Selection Criteria

Admission will be done on the basis of merit which includes entrance, screening & PI.

Program Outcome

01

Perform diagnostic and clinical microbiology procedures

02

Conduct laboratory research and data analysis

03

Understand clinical trial design and regulatory compliance

04

Apply biosafety and quality control practices

05

Demonstrate professional laboratory documentation skills

06

Be prepared for research, higher studies and healthcare careers

Course at a Glance

Core: Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Immunology, Pathology

Clinical Research: Clinical Trials, Biostatistics, GCP, Regulatory Affairs

Exposure: Labs, hospital internships, live research projects

Outcome: Microbiologist, Clinical Research Associate, Lab Analyst

Career Opportunities

  • Clinical Microbiologist
  • Lab Technologist
  • Clinical Research Associate
  • Quality Control Analyst
  • Pharma Microbiologist
  • Infection Control Officer
  • Research Assistant
  • Public Health Analyst

Campus Facilities

  • Advanced Life Science Labs
  • PCR & Molecular Labs
  • Smart Classrooms
  • Digital Library
  • Hospital Internship Support
  • Innovation Center
  • Placement & Certification Support

Leading Job Sectors

  • Clinical Research Organizations (CROs) (Clinical trials, data management, pharmacovigilance)
  • Pharmaceutical & Biopharma Companies (Drug development, QC/QA, regulatory affairs)
  • Biotechnology Industries (R&D, production, microbial analysis)
  • Hospitals & Healthcare Institutions (Clinical labs, infection control, diagnostics)
  • Diagnostic Laboratories & Pathology Centres (Microbiology testing, molecular diagnostics)
  • Public Health & Government Agencies (Disease surveillance, lab technician roles, research projects)
  • Food & Water Testing Laboratories (Microbial quality analysis, contamination testing)

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