The Masters Degree in Applied Microbiology is a 24-month full-time course designed to provide graduates with the appropriate theoretical and practical skills in different fields in Microbiology.  In-depth studies include Food and Dairy microbiology, Recombinant DNA Technology, Environmental Microbiology, Microbial Biotechnology, Agricultural Microbiology, Microbial Physiology and Fermentation Technology.  This course is designed to meet the growing demand for personnel with expertise in Applied Microbiology and Microbial Biotechnology.

Objectives of the postgraduate programmes in Applied Microbiology can be summarized as follows:

• To promote teaching and research activities in applied microbiology.

• To provide basic understanding of the principles of modern applied microbiology.

• To initiate manpower training and establishment of training facilities in microbiology and related disciplines.

On completion of M.Sc. in Applied Microbiology programme, a student

• Will gain a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices of a variety of key areas in General and Applied Microbiology,

  • Will acquire new and /or improved practical skills in microbiology,

• Will have the ability to use various microbiological skills in their future learning and employment,

  • Will be able to widen knowledge on a selected field in Applied Microbiology.

  • Will be able to plan, carryout and report on an independent scientific research.

Recent advances in the nutritional science have promoted a greater understanding of the role of nutrition in health and diseases.  At the same time, there has been a realization of the role of food and nutrition in national development and national policy planning.  There is a significant demand for trained personnel in nutrition and dietetics, in medical, educational, agricultural and developmental fields.  The Master of Science in Food and Nutrition is a postgraduate course designed to address many aspects of human nutrition..

Objectives of the postgraduate programmes in Food and Nutrition are as follows:

• To promote teaching and research activities in Applied Nutrition.

• To initiate manpower training and establishment of training facilities in Applied Nutrition and related disciplines.

On completion of M. Sc. in Food and Nutrition programme, a student

• Will have a thorough understanding on the principles of nutrition,

• Will be equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary for a successful career in different fields in applied nutrition,

• Will have the  skills necessary for engaging in and interpreting nutrition research,

• Will be able to identify and asses nutritional problems in the country and to determine their underlying causes,

• Will be able to plan, implement and evaluate strategic nutrition intervention programmes to overcome nutrition problems.

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