About the Course
The Department of Microbiology at Vijaya College,Jayanagar is a pioneer in starting this course in the university and has continuously updated with the new developments to harness the enormous potential and scope of Microbiology as a ‘new generation science’. The department conducts a wide range of career oriented activities like seminars, symposia, competitions and workshops to help foster skills like analytical reasoning, planning, decision making, lab research, bettered communication and presentation. Academic excellence is our aim and student’s success is our pride
Microbiology is a burgeoning field with plenty of opportunities for career building and successful advancement. Since microorganisms are invisible to the eye, their study is a ‘key Science of life’.Their knowledge explores the vast economic benefits to human life and deals with various aspects like pollution control, alleviation of diseases,improve quality of life, promotion of public health and emerging challenges of new infectious diseases and in finding life saving therapies and vaccines.
Academic Prospects
• Join Master’s in Microbiology or in Allied Sciences
• Pursue PhD and Research
Career Opportunities
Microbiologists are required in both Government and Private Sectors in the career roles of Research Officer, Quality Control Executive, Research Analyst, Data Scientist, Quality Assurance Manager, Clinical Research Associate, Biomedical Scientist, Medical Technologist, Pharmaco vigilance Officer, Hygienist,Virologist, Microbiologists in Food, Dairy, Environment, Veterinary, Pharmaceutical, Chemical and Fermentation Industries, Agro based companies, Distilleries, Breweries, R & D organizations and MNCs.