Academic Department Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh University Estd. 1966

Department of Microbiology

Constituent Department of Chhatrapati Sahu Ji Maharaj University: Kanpur University, Kanpur

About Department of Microbiology

Background, academic mission, and departmental profile

was established in the year 2001 with an intake of 30 students in M.Sc Biotechnology programme. However looking at the demand for trained microbiologists the seats were increased to 60. In M.Sc Microbiology programme students are acquainted with different fields of microbiology like agriculture, medical, immunology, molecular biology, biotechnology, food and dairy, biochemistry, environmental etc. The final year students are supposed to carry out minor research in one of the fields of microbiology. The research can be carried out in the department or in any National laboratory/institute. There is a well-equipped laboratory in the department and a proposal to develop a state of the art research laboratory for PhD scholars.

Courses Offered :


=> M.Sc Biotechnology
=> M.Sc Microbiology
=> Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D)

Future Plans :


The department plans to start PhD programme very shortly. There is also a proposal to develop state of the art research laboratory so as to develop a center of microbiological research in the area.

Faculty Type Postgraduate Teaching Department
Affiliation Chhatrapati Sahu Ji Maharaj University: Kanpur University, Kanpur
Campus Location Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh

Programs & Courses Offered

Academic qualifications and certifications administered by this department

=> M.Sc Biotechnology

Offered at Chhatrapati Sahu Ji Maharaj University: Kanpur University, Kanpur

=> M.Sc Microbiology

Offered at Chhatrapati Sahu Ji Maharaj University: Kanpur University, Kanpur

=> Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D)

Offered at Chhatrapati Sahu Ji Maharaj University: Kanpur University, Kanpur

Future Plans :

Offered at Chhatrapati Sahu Ji Maharaj University: Kanpur University, Kanpur

The department plans to start PhD programme very shortly. There is also a proposal to develop state of the art research laboratory so as to develop a center of microbiological research in the area.

Offered at Chhatrapati Sahu Ji Maharaj University: Kanpur University, Kanpur

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common queries about Department of Microbiology

Where is the Department of Microbiology located?

The Department of Microbiology is an academic teaching department of Chhatrapati Sahu Ji Maharaj University: Kanpur University, Kanpur, located in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India.

How can students enroll in courses offered by this department?

Admissions to courses offered by Department of Microbiology are conducted as per Chhatrapati Sahu Ji Maharaj University: Kanpur University, Kanpur guidelines, through institutional counseling, entrance examination results, or direct application via the official university portal.

What qualifications are awarded by Department of Microbiology?

Depending on the curriculum, the department awards University diplomas, certificates, postgraduate degrees, and research fellowships accredited under Chhatrapati Sahu Ji Maharaj University: Kanpur University, Kanpur.