Eligibility
B Sc with CBZ or any other equivalent degree like Biotechnology /Microbiology / Biochemistry /Genetics / Industrial Microbiology / Medical Lab Technology with minimum 50% marks in aggregate.
Syllabus Content
The Syllabus includes the study of microorganisms, basic and applied aspects of microbiology. The different subjects covered are Cell Biology, Molecular Biology and Microbial Genetics, Immunology, Medical Microbiology, Industrial Microbiology, Food and Dairy Microbiology, Agricultural Microbiology, Environmental Microbiology, Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Recombinant DNA Technology. The contents are designed to develop skills and in-depth knowledge of subject. The final semester includes a mandatory dissertation.
Scope
The course has tremendous scope and a very bright future. The scope of microbiology is immense since it is applied in many fields like Medical, Dairy, Pharmaceutical, Industrial, Clinical, research, water industry, agriculture, nanotechnology, chemical etc. The students, who pursue their career as a Microbiologist, get golden opportunities in government, research and industries (cosmetic/food/pharmaceutical).
Other Career Prospects:
Academics
The students are eligible for National Eligibility Test for lecturer ship (CSIR-JRF- LS).Teaching positions are available for teaching UG & PG courses in Medical, Dental, Veterinary colleges, University, institutes and not-for-profit research center. They can also get a teaching job in schools as Microbiology has also been introduced as a subject in 10+2 by CBSE.
Industry
Tremendous employment opportunities are in different industries such as cosmetics, breweries, food, dairy, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, vaccines and oil. They may be involved in quality management, quality control, research, and product development in industries. Avon Cosmetics, Nestle, Pepsi, Ranbaxy, Cadila, ONGC are some of the organizations.
Health Care
The health care industry provides numerous opportunities for microbiologists working in areas of management, diagnostics, and quality control in Diagnostic Laboratories, medical institutes and hospitals.
Legal
Microbiologists can also find a position in legal firms which deal with patent filing, biological technology transfer and Intellectual property rights.
Government Jobs
Microbiologist may be placed in government services as a food inspector, drug officer, and microbiologists in DRDO, FCI, Railways, and Quarantine Centers. Microbiologists are hired by Local, State and Central Government.
Research and Development
After completing the course, one can join R&D dept. of respected Microbiology and Biotech companies such as Panacea Biotech, Serum Institute, Zydus Cadila. You can also join as Research assistant in industrial, government, university, or medical institutes. Today microbiologists are also required in top organizations like NASA for identification of any life form for their various missions like the recent Mars curiosity mission and many more.
Consultant
A microbiologist can offer consultancy services to the industries for their institutional set-up and functioning.
Attachments with Multi Speciality Hospitals
Dolphin PG Institute of Biomedical & Natural Sciences (DIBNS), Dehradun has MoUs with leading Multi Speciality Hospitals 200-beded Dolphin Jan Kalyan Multi Specialty Hospital (DJKMSH), Dehradun and 200-beded Synergy Institute of Medical Sciences, Dehradun. Both the MoUs will facilitate the training, handholding and internship for the students of Dolphin PG Institute studying programs of Physiotherapy, Medical Lab Technology and Microbiology.
Fee Structure
| Year | Fee (in Rs.) |
| 1st Year | 90,000/- |
| 2nd Year | 90,000/- |
Other Charges
- Registration Fee: Rs. 15,000/-
- Security: Rs. 2,500/- (refundable after successful completion of the course)
- Examination Fee: As prescribed by University Internal and Practical Exam Fee Rs.2500/-
- Hostel Fee: Rs 35,000/- p.a. (vacating hostel not allowed in middle of the academic session under any circumstances). Mess Fee Rs 35,000/-p.a.
- Laundry charges: Rs. 400/- per month+GST.
- Hospital Training Fee :Rs 5,000/-p.a.(Only for paramedical courses)
- Project Fee : Rs.7,000/- for dissertation of post graduate students to be paid at the beginning of fourth semester.
Note
- All fee are non-refundable
- Schedule for tuition fee deposition: 1st Installment - 7th June, 2nd Installment - 7th December
- No separate intimation / reminder will be sent for depositing the fee, any delay in depositing fee would carry a late fee fine.
- Students must read rules and regulations carefully so as to fully acquaint themselves before taking admission
- Terms and condition indicated in admission hand book shall be strictly applicable and no relaxation shall be entertained.
- Project fee for desertation of post graduate students: Rs. 7000/- to be paid at the time of joining the fourth semester.
- All disputes are subject to Dehradun jurisdiction only, irrespective of place of residence of the applicant and the place from where the application is sought.
