Colleges for Msc marine microbiology

Hello Mrunmayee,

Glad to know that you are interested in M.Sc in Marine Microbiology. As you might have already known about Marine microbiology, it is one of the interesting branch amongst microbiology.

Marine microbiology deals with study of microorganisms and non-organismic microbes in salt water areas like opean ocean, coastal area , sediments etc.So basically it deals with interaction between microorganisms and macroorganisms within the oceans. In current scenario, Microbiology is leading. Every branch of microbiology has its own demands, and one such is what you have chosen. Overall a Marine microbiologist works on planktons along with the major 5 microorganisms. There is very little known about marine microorganisms as it is difficult to culture and isolate. Before getting into marine microbiology , its a must to know that a marine microbiologist not only works in Labs but in fields too. Since it deals with all ocean microbes, the field work will be pretty interesting to explore.

One thing about being a marine microbiologist is that, the actual subject has limited jobs, but the competition and demand is more.

Average salary for a marine microbiologist can extend upto 35 - 50 Lakhs per month ($51000 USD).

Here is the list of few colleges which offer marine microbiology course -

International colleges that offer marine microbiology ocurse are -

1.Institute of Oceanography , Dona Paula, GOA - It is one of the internationally leading institute for marine studies.

2. Max Planck institute of marine microbiology , Germany

3.Bermen University , Germany

4. Scripps institute of oceanography, san deigo, USA

These were  few leading colleges that offer marine microbiology course in international platform.

In India, Although marine microbiology is not being given the amount of interest, it is much prevalent to study near coastal area.

Few Indian institute that offer Marine microbiolgy are-

1.Goa University,Taleigo Plateau.

2.Pondicherry University, Port Blair campus.

3.karnatak University, Dharwad.

4. Cochin University of Science and technology, Department if Physical Oceanography, Kochi.

5.Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu

6. Alagappa University, Tamil Nadu.

7. Dr. Babasaheb ambedkar marathwada University Marine research Laboratory , maharashtra.

8.Calcutta University, kolkata, West Bengal.

9.Mangalore University, Department of Marine Geology, Mangalagangotri , Mangalore.

10.Behrampur Univerity, Orissa.

These are Few Colleges with good educational quality as well as  the ones that offer marine microbiology course.

I preferably suggest for Goa univerisity , as it is one amongst the top university for marine sciences in The world. With the increase scope for Marine microbiology, there are few good colleges as mentioned which have good placements and good quality of education. Perks of being a marine microbiologist is that , you can not just limit your work to labs but also industries as well as complete field works.

Tution fees : Tutuion fees for marine microbiology ranges depending on the college which you apply for. Different colleges have different tution fees.Goa University has intake of only 20 students. Also goa university has collaboration with Top institutes in India. You can contact them at their mail id given in their official website or mail at registrar@unigoa.ac.in.

Make a wise choice and Pursue what you feel like going into.

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Hope it helps, Good Luck.

Hey Mrunmayee!

Here are some good colleges for studying msc in marine microbiology -

University of pondicherry portblaire

Karnatak university dharwad

Cochin university of science and technology kochin

Goa university Goa

Annamalai university tamilnadu

Kerala university Kerala

Wish you all the best!