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Shivaji University, Kolhapur
Official Website www.unishivaji.ac.in
Discipline Science
Program Level Post Graduate (PG)
Qualification Master of Science (M.Sc)
Total Seats 35
Program Duration(in Months) 24
Classroom Hours
Examination/Course Pattern semester
Program Description Program Outcomes 1. This course is based on competitive development of students in learning interdisciplinary subjects such as Biochemistry, Quantitative Biology, Genetics, Microbiology, Biostatistics, Bioinformatics with computer orientation and Biophysical techniques. 2. The program intends students to read, understand original publications and envisage significant inputs in laboratory work, communication skill, creativity, planning, execution and critical evaluation of the studies undertaken. 3. Students will gain knowledge about classification and identification of microorganisms with different molecular techniques in detail at the molecular level. 4. Students are able to well verse about various aspects of microbial ecology, immunology, fermentation technology, bioinformatics and medical microbiology. 5. Student will be able to execute knowledge for the development of business strategies in the field of pharmaceuticals. Program Specific Outcomes 1. Produce workforce having applied knowledge of microbial taxonomy, fermentation technology, ecology, medical microbiology, immunology and bioinformatics. 2. Develop confident manpower that will be capable to work in various fields such as academics, research institutes, pharmaceutical industries and various government bodies. 3. Prepare students for various eligibility examinations such as GATE, NET, SET, ICMR, ICAR, BET and competitive examinations.
Admission & entry requirements A) A candidate possessing B.Sc. Degree with minimum 50% marks with Chemistry/ Biochemistry/ Microbiology/ Botany/ Zoology/ Biotechnology/Life science, as principal subject with chemistry at B. Sc. I and B. Pharm who have passed the entrance examination conducted by the Shivaji University shall be held eligible for admission to M. Sc. Course in Microbiology. Students from other University with B. Sc. General Degree and have passed the entrance examination conducted by the university are also eligible. B) Candidate should have microbiology at subsidiary level or he should pass bridge course “Basics of Microbiology” for admission to M. Sc. Microbiology course. C) Candidate has to pass entrance examination conducted by Department of Microbiology.