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Certainly, career opportunities in microbiology are increasing rapidly after Covid-19 . Microbiology is an in - depth study of microorganisms that live in unicellular or microscopic cells . Groups are animals. In common parlance, microbiology is the deep and detailed study of those living beings which are not visible to the naked eye. Since microbiology is a very detailed science Therefore, it includes virology, fungus science , parasite science , bacterial science and many other branches . Since viruses are not considered to be living organisms or animals , they are also studied under microbiology. It is also completely true that till now we have studied only one percent of the microorganisms of the entire earth and microbiology is in its very initial stage compared to other branches of biology , such as zoology or botany. Therefore , it can be guessed how many bright career opportunities there are in this field.
Microbiologist The growing importance of
At present, microbiologists are needed at many levels . Looking at the way new diseases like corona are emerging all over the world , many microbes i.e. disease-causing microorganisms are still to be discovered. Therefore, there is no dearth of opportunities in this field. It is worth noting that microbiologists discover the positive and negative effects of microorganisms on humans , plants and animals . Apart from this, through gene therapy technology, they also find out about other genetic disorders like cystic fibrosis , cancer occurring in humans and find their diagnosis. Medicines are made with the help of microorganisms. Dangerous diseases like anthrax and SARS are also the result of these microorganisms. Apart from the harm and benefits caused by microbes, their role in structure and environment is also studied in microbiology. Their use in agriculture and industrial development is also studied. Microbiologists try to find out the cause of diseases and also develop medicines for the prevention of diseases.
Various dimensions of a career in microbiology
In the new era, there are immense possibilities in the field of microbiology and the demand for microbiologists is increasing day by day. This is such a subject in which apart from health , environment , agriculture, there are many areas where microbiology is used the most. As a microbiologist , you can do research work with a famous scientist. Apart from this, you can work in clinics , universities , private or government sector , pharmaceutical , dairy products, etc. etc. In this field, youth can also go to pharmaceutical companies , leather and paper industry , food processing , biotech and bioprocess related industries , laboratories and hospitals , non-governmental organizations (NGOs) engaged in public health work, etc. Apart from biotech and bioprocess related industries, there are good employment opportunities in various medical colleges as well.
It is also important that you write articles under the headings Industrial Microbiologist , Medical Microbiologist , Mycologist , Biochemist , Biotechnologist , Cell Biologist , Immunologist , Microbiologist Bacteriologist , Environmental Microbiologist , Food You can make a career as a microbiologist , virologist , embryologist etc. There is no dearth of opportunities for microbiology experts in the research and development department of pharmaceuticals. If you are interested in writing , you can also make a good career as a science writer . Along with this, there is also an opportunity to teach in college or university. To teach in college, it is necessary to be CSIR-NET qualified along with a master's degree. While after a doctorate (PhD) , the options increase manifold. Talking about abroad , there is a huge demand for microbiologists in space organizations like NASA . A microbiologist can patent something new if he innovates it and then earn a lot of money by selling his product. A microbiologist can also start his own independent laboratory .
Career Skills in Microbiology
To make a career in microbiology, the candidate must have biology-related skills. Innovative ideas are beneficial for success in this field It happens . For this , it is necessary to have strong imagination power . Apart from this , research and Proficiency in new technology is also necessary .
Educational Qualification for Career in Microbiology
For a career in microbiology, students should have passed 12th with Physics , Chemistry , Maths or Biology . After passing 12th with Biology subject, you can take admission in various courses of microbiology. These include BSc Microbiology , BSc Industrial and BSc Honours Industrial Microbiology , BSc Medical Microbiology , MSc and MSc Honours Microbiology , MSc Medical Microbiology etc. At the same time , a bachelor's degree in microbiology or life science is necessary for postgraduation. The specialization courses available in microbiology are - Applied Microbiology , Medical Microbiology , Clinical Research , Bioinformatics , Molecular Biology , Biochemistry , Forensic Science etc. Those who want to do research independently can do so after doing PhD . Apart from this you can study Microbial Physiology , Microbial Genetics , Medical Microbiology , Veterinary Microbiology , Environmental Microbiology , Many other specialization courses like Evolutionary Microbiology , Industrial Microbiology , Food Microbiology , Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Oral Microbiology are also available. These have bright employment prospects .
Where to do various job oriented courses in Microbiology
Various courses in microbiology are available in various colleges and universities located in different parts of the country including Madhya Pradesh. You can move forward on the path of career in microbiology sector by choosing the appropriate institute and appropriate course as per your interest, qualification and ability and can grab more and better opportunities in the changed world after Covid-19.
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