PhD Microbiology is a 3-5 years long doctorate course which aims to provide eligible candidates with research training in various topics of Microbiology. This course basically deals with an advanced study of microorganisms which are microscopic, unicellular and cell-cluster organisms.
In order to be eligible for PhD Microbiology course, candidates must hold a Postgraduate degree in relevant discipline with an aggregate of at least 55% marks. Many colleges demand for an experience of five years or more in the field of Microbiology. The admission to PhD Microbiology course is generally based on marks scored by candidates in Entrance Exams. But, there are few colleges which grant merit based admissions also. Some of the most popular PhD Microbiology entrance exams are GATE, UGC-NET, CSIR-UGC-NET, etc.
The average annual program fee for PhD Microbiology courses in India ranges between INR 2,000 and INR 8,00,000, depending on the institute offering the program.
After completing this course, students will be able to find jobs in Food Industry, Development Laboratories, Colleges and Universities as a Technical Specialist, Medical Technologist, Laboratory Scientist, Lecturer and numerous others.
| Course Level | Doctorate |
| Duration of the Course | 3 to 5 years |
| Examination Type | Semester System |
| Eligibility | Postgraduate degree with an aggregate of at least 55% marks. |
| Admission Process | Entrance/ Merit-Based followed by Interview |
| Average Course Fee | INR 2,000 to INR 8,00,000 |
| Average Starting Salary | INR 8,00,000 to INR 16,00,000 |
| Top Job Areas | Colleges, Universities, Food Industry, Development Laboratories etc. |
| Top Job Positions | Laboratory Technologist, Technical Specialist, Medical Technologist, Laboratory Scientist, Lecturer etc. |
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