Class 12th or equivalent with at least 55-60% marks/ secure minimum required scores in entrance exams

• Most of the institutes and universities in India follow a merit-based admission process for BSc Microbiology Admission. 
• Marks obtained by students in Higher secondary class or relevant examinations are taken into consideration. Seats are then allotted to deserving candidates. 
• A few of the colleges do offer admission on the basis of entrance exams.

INR 25,000 to 2 Lakhs

The BSC Microbiology syllabus is divided into six semesters. The average length of the semester is for a period of six months. In the first two semesters, the general subjects are mainly taught. The core subjects are taught in the final four semesters. Some colleges require candidates to undergo industrial training in their final semester.

INR 5 Lakhs per annum

Microbiologists are in huge demand nowadays in the field of Medical Research, Quality Control, and the biotechnology industry. Numerous graduates get jobs as researchers working in Universities, Pharmaceutical and Bioscience companies and institutes.

B.Sc. Microbiology graduates also move forward in laboratory-based careers in clinical or technical roles not involving research. There are a large number of job opportunities for those who want to pursue a career in the field of Microbiology. Microbiologist graduates will be able to find jobs in various sectors including government and private hospitals, food industries, research and development organizations, chemical industries, and pharmaceutical industries.

B.Sc. Microbiology graduates can also opt for a career as a science writer, writing articles for professional microbiologists. The salary of microbiologists depends on various factors including qualification, experience, and job profile.

Some of the popular professional jobs available to a B.Sc. Microbiology graduates along with the corresponding salaries are provided in the table given below: