A Bacteriologist is a specialized scientist who studies bacteria and other microorganisms. Bacteriologists study the effect bacteria has on humans and animals and try to understand their nature better and eventually use them for human benefit.
Personal Competencies
You have an interest in Science
You like to analyse problems/situations
You pay attention to details while working
You like to work with computers
Entry Pathway
1. Complete 10 + 2 in the Science stream (Physics, Chemistry and Biology)
2. Complete a Bachelor’s degree (B.Sc.) in Biology/Microbiology/Biochemistry/Cell Biology
OR
Complete a Bachelor's degree followed by a Master’s degree (M.Sc.) in the same or related field
OR
Complete an MBBS degree, followed by an MD in Microbiology/ Medical Genetics/ Molecular Pathology/Molecular Genetic Pathology/ Biochemistry
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
Where will you study?
This course is offered by the Department Of Microbiology. This list of institutes is indicative only
Government Institutes 1. All India Institute of Medical Sciences New 2.Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry 3.King George's Medical University, Lucknow 4.Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar 5.Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciences, Saifai 6.Chhatrapati Shahu ji Maharaj University, Kanpur 7.All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh 8. Sher-I-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences, Srinagar
Private Institutes (Please check if Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC and AICTE before applying) 1. Shree Guru Gobind Singh Tricentenary University, Gurgaon 2. Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Karnataka 3. Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, Malkapur 4. Dayananda Sagar University, Bangalore 5. Singhania University, Jhunjhunu 6. Amity University, Noida 7. Adamas University, Kolkata 8. Parul University, Vadodara
*NPTEL- National Programme in Technology Enhanced Learning. It is by the Government of India and offers a variety of courses in an audio - video form
Fees
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 7,200-3,21,000*
*(The above mentioned figures are approximate numbers. This will vary from institute to institute)
Scholarships & Loans
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes* • Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI* • Scholarships are also available in the institutes based on merit* *(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Department of Higher Education (Ministry of Human Resource Development) and Indian Banks Association (IBA) • Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc. • All banks give education loans
Where will you work?
Places of Work: Government and Private Hospitals/Laboratories, Plantations, Agricultural Farms, Agricultural Research Organizations and so on
Work Environment: It is not a desk job. You may need to handle a team of laboratory workers and helpers. Local travel is not a part of this job role. Part-time work and contractual jobs may be available. You are likely to have regular work hours. Organizations usually work for 5 to 6 days a week and 9 to 10 hours every day. This may vary from organization to organization. Shift system may be available
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Expected Growth Path
Bacteriology Intern → Lab Technician/Junior Bacteriologist → Bacteriologist → Senior Bacteriologist → Head of Department, Bacteriology → Dean/CEO/Medical Director
Expected Income
The approx. salary of a Bacteriologist ranges between INR 75,000-1,32,000* per month.
Meenakshi Banerjee is a cyanobacteriologist who is currently stationed as the head of the Center for Applied Algal Research at Rice University in Houston, Texas. She completed her Bachelor’s degree at Women’s College, Banaras Hindu University, where she studied Botany. She then completed her Master’s in Botany from the same college. She did her PhD from Barkatullah University, Bhopal, where she went on to become the head of the Bioscience Department. She has received various awards, including the Dr KN Katju State Level Science Award in 2010.*
Bacteriologist
NCS Code: 2131.1200 | SC0151. Complete 10 + 2 in the Science stream (Physics, Chemistry and Biology)
2. Complete a Bachelor’s degree (B.Sc.) in Biology/Microbiology/Biochemistry/Cell Biology
OR
Complete a Bachelor's degree followed by a Master’s degree (M.Sc.) in the same or related field
OR
Complete an MBBS degree, followed by an MD in Microbiology/ Medical Genetics/ Molecular Pathology/Molecular Genetic Pathology/ Biochemistry
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
This course is offered by the Department Of Microbiology.
This list of institutes is indicative only
Government Institutes
1. All India Institute of Medical Sciences New
2.Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry
3.King George's Medical University, Lucknow
4.Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar
5.Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciences, Saifai
6.Chhatrapati Shahu ji Maharaj University, Kanpur
7.All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh
8. Sher-I-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences, Srinagar
Private Institutes
(Please check if Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC and AICTE before applying)
1. Shree Guru Gobind Singh Tricentenary University, Gurgaon
2. Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Karnataka
3. Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, Malkapur
4. Dayananda Sagar University, Bangalore
5. Singhania University, Jhunjhunu
6. Amity University, Noida
7. Adamas University, Kolkata
8. Parul University, Vadodara
Information on the institute rankings can be found at - https://www.nirfindia.org/2022/Ranking.html
Distance Learning Institute
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
Online Courses
• NPTEL* Swayam - archive.nptel.ac.in/courses/102/103/102103015/
• Udemy - https://www.udemy.com/course/general-bacteriology-a-concise-course/
*NPTEL- National Programme in Technology Enhanced Learning. It is by the Government of India and offers a variety of courses in an audio - video form
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 7,200-3,21,000*
*(The above mentioned figures are approximate numbers. This will vary from institute to institute)
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI*
• Scholarships are also available in the institutes based on merit*
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Department of Higher Education (Ministry of Human Resource Development) and Indian Banks Association (IBA)
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans
Places of Work: Government and Private Hospitals/Laboratories, Plantations, Agricultural Farms, Agricultural Research Organizations and so on
Work Environment: It is not a desk job. You may need to handle a team of laboratory workers and helpers. Local travel is not a part of this job role. Part-time work and contractual jobs may be available. You are likely to have regular work hours. Organizations usually work for 5 to 6 days a week and 9 to 10 hours every day. This may vary from organization to organization. Shift system may be available
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Bacteriology Intern → Lab Technician/Junior Bacteriologist → Bacteriologist → Senior Bacteriologist → Head of Department, Bacteriology → Dean/CEO/Medical Director
The approx. salary of a Bacteriologist ranges between INR 75,000-1,32,000* per month.
Source: https://www.salaryexpert.com/salary/job/bacteriologist/india
*These figures are indicative and subject to change
Experts from the field
Meenakshi Banerjee is a cyanobacteriologist who is currently stationed as the head of the Center for Applied Algal Research at Rice University in Houston, Texas. She completed her Bachelor’s degree at Women’s College, Banaras Hindu University, where she studied Botany. She then completed her Master’s in Botany from the same college. She did her PhD from Barkatullah University, Bhopal, where she went on to become the head of the Bioscience Department. She has received various awards, including the Dr KN Katju State Level Science Award in 2010.*
Source : https://www.ias.ac.in/public/Resources/Initiatives/Women_in_Science/Contributors/meenakshibanerjee.pdf
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains
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