Department of Microbiology

The Department of Studies in Microbiology was established in 01-09-1993, as one of the departments of P.G. Centre, under Kuvempu University at JJM Medical College Davangere. The staff and facilities of Department of Microbiology of Medical College were extended to run the course successfully, later moved to Shivagangothri campus in December, 2001. The P.G. center got separated from Kuvempu University and given the university status under the banner of Davangere University on 18th August, 2009.

The department has grown up and the curriculum was upgraded periodically. . The course content was designed to cover all the aspects of Microbiology and practical orientation for microbiological methods. The course curriculum covers both basic and applied aspects of Microbiology like Microbial Morphology, Taxonomy, Physiology, Genetics, Environment Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Agricultural Microbiology, Phytopathology, Medical Microbiology, Food Microbiology, Industrial Microbiology, Immunology and Biotechnology. The students are required to submit a dissertation based on experimental/review work. The basic training in microbiological methods and sound theoretical background make the student an appropriate candidate to take-up research program and also competent enough to join Pharmacy, Diagnostics, Agriculture and allied industries.

Courses Offered

M.Sc. in Microbiology

M.Phil.

Ph.D.

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