Jain University Jayanagara
- University
- Co - Education
- ESTD 2009
- Medicine
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Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) Microbiology
The course is designed to offer to eligible candidates adequate research training relevant to the present social and economic objectives of the country. Enrolled students are trained to write research reports through a curriculum aimed at augmenting their skills of data presented in graphical form.Professionally, such postgraduates have the option of pursuing relevant career opportunities in the food and beverage industry, pharmaceutical industry, toiletry manufacturing, and biotechnology-based companies, research organizations, higher education institutions, and such.
Duration : 3+years
Eligibility
- Candidate should hold a Master’s Degree (from a recognized university) in the relevant subject with a minimum of 55% (In the case of SC / ST candidates there will be a relaxation of 5%). Selection will be through an Entrance Test and Interview.
- Candidates who have passed UGC / CSIR / Fellowship holders shall be exempted from the Written Test; but they will need to take up the Interview.
- Candidates who are qualified for CA or ACS or ICWA with basic degree are also eligible to register for Ph.D. in this category
- Candidates who have qualified for Masters Degree prior to 1990-91 with no less than 50% marks are also eligible to register for Ph.D. program
- M.Phil. degree holders will get a waiver for part of the course work of Ph.D. program
- Candidates sponsored by organizations are also eligible to apply subject to their fulfillment of the above mentioned qualifications
- Candidates who hold a Masters Degree viz., M.Tech / M.Sc (Engineering) in Civil, Mechanical, Aerospace or Aeronautical Engineering (Structural or Associated disciplines) are eligible for the Ph.D. (Aerospace Engineering) Program.
For successful postgraduates of the course, research opportunities abound in areas such as urban disease control, formulation research, clinical research, analytical development, and new drug development. Self-employed microbiologists may set up their own laboratories
Research in the field of Microbiology finds application in fields like biophysics, science, pharmaceutical, etc.
