Department of Microbiology, University of Pune, Pune

Department of Microbiology

The Department of Microbiology was established by the University of Pune in 1977 and began its activities in the Department of Botany and soon moved to its present building in 1989 and now in the process of expanding to the additional new building which was inaugurated in January 2012.

Courses Offered

Master of Science (M.Sc Microbiology)
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D Microbiology)

Activities and Achievements

- The department maintains its mission as to
- advance the cause of higher education
- create a centre of academic excellence in the field of education and research in Microbiology
- provide a sound academic background for an overall development of personality for a successful career in Microbiology
- provide an environment which fosters continuous improvement and innovation in the subject
- inculcate in students the right skills oriented towards self development
- inculcate in students the need for the value of dignity of labour and the attitude
- have community orientation and civic responsibilities in their outlook.
- develop an orientation towards the national and global needs as responsible citizen.