is MBBS required for doing Microbiology?
Microbiology is an integral part of MBBS syllabus. So MBBS degree is not required.
You can go for B.Sc, if you want to pursue your career in Microbiology, eligibility is given below -
10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology with 50% for B.Sc. Microbiology
B.Sc. in Biological Sciences holders can apply for M.Sc. Microbiology/ Applied Microbiology, for a specialisation such as.
Medical microbiology
Food Microbiology
Industrial Microbiology
Bioinformatics
Microbial-Technology
Clinical Research
Molecular biology
Biochemistry
Forensic Science
Hospital Management
For admission into the M.Sc. Microbiology, universities may conduct their own written entrance examinations.
Good Luck!!!