Master of Science in Microbiology is two-years duration full-time course affiliated to Periyar University, Salem.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidate who has passed the B.Sc., degree in any Life Sciences [Microbiology / Applied Microbiology/ Industrial Microbiology/ Botany/ Plant Sciences and Plant Biotechnology/ Zoology/ Animal Science/ Applied Animal Science and Animal Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/ Bioinformatics/ Biology/ Life Sciences/ Home Science/ Food Science and Nutrition/ BHMS/ BSMS/ BAMS/ BUMS/ Chemistry with Botany or Zoology as Allied Subjects of this University or any other University accepted by the Syndicate as equivalent there to shall be eligible for admission to M.Sc., Degree Course in Applied Microbiology.
A candidate shall be eligible for the award of the degree only if she has undergone the prescribed course of study in a college affiliated to the University for a period of not less than two academic years, passed the examination of all the four semesters prescribed, earning 90 credits and fulfilled such conditions as have been prescribed therefore.