Microbiology is a very vast field of science. Continuously growing applications and significance of microorganisms is continuously extending the scope of the subject, ranging from industry (fermentation technology) to therapeutic science (recombinant DNA products).

Medical Microbiology (or Clinical Microbiology to be more apt) is one such field which deals with studies regarding aetiology, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of INFECTIOUS DISEASES.

Talking about the scope, this field has plenty of career paths. If one gets a degree in M.Sc. Clinical/Medical Microbiology, he/she can go for following options to begin with:

• Take an fellowship exam, start research and earn a Ph.D.
• Apply for jobs in corporate sector
• Become eligible for lectureship and start teaching graduate/postgraduate students
• Be a part of Govt. funded projects at research institutes and earn research experience & money at the same time
• Can opt for investigative work as a Research Analyst

Dear Arun,

List of few good coleges - MSc medical microbiology:

K.J.Somaiya College of Science & Commerce
SIES Institute of Medical & Laboratory Technology
Grant Medical College & Sir J.J. Group of Hospitals
DY Patil Medical College, Mumbai
K J Somaiya Medical College, Hospital & Research Center
Yerala Medical Trust College of Management
Terna Medical College
B.Y.L. Nair Charitable Hospital & Topiwala National Medical College
King Edward Memorial Hospital and Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College - Mumbai, Maharashtra
Topiwala National Medical College - Mumbai, Maharashtra
Tata Memorial Hospital - Mumbai, Maharashtra
MGM School of Health Management Studies - Mumbai, Maharashtra
Armed Forces Medical College - Pune, Maharashtra