Biology or Microbiology, what is your calling?

India has the highest number of colleges and universities that teach science and technology. Thus ‘Sciences’ have always been projected as the go-to career choice leading to a surge in the number of students opting for the subject as the elective subject in their 10 +2 education. While a huge percentage of them choose to pursue higher education in engineering, there is also a big number that opts to pursue science.

Students that choose science subjects for higher education pursue careers in biology or microbiology. But it is important to choose the right subject for higher education since that will be the field of career that they would pursue further. Invertis University offers courses in both Biology and microbiology. Let us look at courses with both specializations to better understand the subjects and enable well-informed decision making.

Invertis University offers a full-time course in M.Sc. (Microbiology) for two years. Microbiology, also a branch of biology focuses on a variety of subjects like virology, bacteriology, mycology, and a few other subjects. The curriculum for this course is designed to ensure that the students get a thorough exposure in the field of microbiology. Generation microbiology, nano microbiology, agricultural microbiology, industrial microbiology,  soil microbiology, and water microbiology are some of the specializations that are offered in this course. 

Invertis University requires students to have secured at least 50% marks in their bachelor's degree with any specializations of microbiology. Merit is the basis of selection criteria for this course. An M.Sc in microbiology from Invertis University ensures career options for the students in both private and public sectors from industries like chemical, pharmaceuticals, food, hospitals, and R&D.

Invertis University offers a PhD in Biotechnology which is available in full time (2 years) and art time (3 years) course. Enrolling in this course requires at least 50% marks from a master's degree in a relevant field. The selection criteria require the students to complete an entrance exam and personal interview.

 B. Tech in Biotechnology is a full-time degree course for four years.  The curriculum for this course has been designed to ensure that the students get thorough knowledge of both theoretical and practical areas.   The course covers subjects like biochemical engineering, molecular biology, enzymology, Nanotechnology, and bioinformatics to ensure that the students stay abreast of the latest technology of the biotechnology field. The course requires students to have scored a minimum of 50% marks in 10+2. The selection criteria for this course requires students to have completed an entrance exam like UPSEE. 

Invertis University also offers a two-year postgraduate course in biotechnology. Biotechnology has opened a multitude of opportunities in various areas like immunology, infectious biology, and genetic engineering. The course requires students to have scored at least 50% marks in a graduate degree and merit is the basis of selection criteria.

Whether you choose biology or microbiology, it is important to have a passion for the field of science. The career options for students pursuing degrees in biology/microbiology are many. There is a surge in the demand for degree holders from these two branches in both private and public sectors. A persistent approach coupled with hard work is a sure shot way to make it big in the world of biology/ microbiology.