Master of Science Microbiology 2025: Subjects, Semester-wise Syllabus PDF, Books

Course Title

Course Description

Introduction to Microbiology

Basic principles, history, and scope of microbiology.

Microbial Cell Structure and Function

Study of cell morphology, structure, and function in microorganisms.

Microbial Physiology

Metabolic pathways, growth kinetics, and physiological processes in microbes.

Biochemistry for Microbiologists

Basic biochemistry principles relevant to microbiology.

Laboratory Techniques

Introduction to basic laboratory techniques in microbiology.

Course Title

Course Description

Microbial Genetics

Principles of genetics in microorganisms, gene regulation, and genetic engineering.

Medical Microbiology

Study of microorganisms causing diseases in humans, epidemiology, and diagnosis.

Environmental Microbiology

Microbial processes in natural and engineered environments, bioremediation.

Immunology

Immune system structure, function, and response to microbial pathogens.

Research Methods I

Introduction to research methodology, experimental design, and data analysis.

Course Title

Course Description

Virology

Study of viruses, viral replication, pathogenesis, and antiviral strategies.

Industrial Microbiology

Application of microbiology in industrial processes such as fermentation.

Microbial Ecology

Interactions between microorganisms and their environment, ecosystems.

Advanced Laboratory Techniques

Advanced microbiological laboratory techniques and instrumentation.

Elective Course 1

Specialised topic chosen by the student based on their interests.

Course Title

Course Description

Dissertation/

Thesis

Independent research project under the supervision of a faculty member.

Seminar

Presentation and discussion of research findings and literature review.

Elective Course 2

Another specialised topic chosen by the student.

Elective Course 3

A third elective course or additional research credits.

Title 

Authors 

Brock Biology of Microorganisms

Michael T. Madigan, John M. Martinko, Kelly S. Bender, Daniel H. Buckley

Microbiology: An Introduction

Gerard J. Tortora, Berdell R. Funke, Christine L. Case

Prescott's Microbiology

Joanne Willey, Linda Sherwood, Christopher J. Woolverton

Molecular Biology of the Cell

Bruce Alberts, Alexander Johnson, Julian Lewis, David Morgan, Martin Raff, Keith Roberts, Peter Walter

Medical Microbiology

Patrick R. Murray, Ken S. Rosenthal, Michael A. Pfaller

Microbiology: A Laboratory Manual

James G. Cappuccino, Chad T. Welsh

Principles of Virology

S. Jane Flint, Lynn W. Enquist, Vincent R. Racaniello, Glenn F. Rall

Atlas of Medical Helminthology and Protozoology

Lawrence R. Ash, Thomas C. Orihel