B. Sc. in Microbiology - Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham

Curriculum

SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 SEMESTER 3 SEMESTER 4 SEMESTER 5 SEMESTER 6

SEMESTER 1

Sl. No.	Subject Code	Subject Name	Credit
1	ENG100	ENGLISH	3
2	CHY103	CHEMISTRY	4
3	PHY103	PHYSICS	4
4	MIC100	INTRODUCTORY MICROBIOLOGY	3
5	MIC103	INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGY	4
6	CUL101	CULTURAL EDUCATION	2
7	MIC180	INTRODUCTORY MICROBIOLOGY- LAB	2
		Total Credits	21

SEMESTER 2

Sl. No.	Subject Code	Subject Name	Credit
1	MIC101	MICROBIAL ECOLOGY, DIVERSITY AND CLASSIFICATION	3
2	BIO103	BIOCHEMISTRY	3
3	ENG101	ENGLISH / CREATIVE WRITING & SOFT SKILLS	3
4	CSA100	INFORMATION SYSTEMS	3
5	MAT100	MATHEMATICS	4
6	CUL102	CULTURAL EDUCATION – II	2
7	PHY182	PHYSICAL SCIENCES – LAB	2
9	BIO180	BIOCHEMISTRY – LAB	2
		Total Credits	22

SEMESTER 3

Sl. No.	Subject Code	Subject Name	Credit
1	BIO202	MOLECULAR BIOLOGY	3
2	MIC206	ANALYTICAL BIOCHEMISTRY	3
3	MIC205	VIROLOGY	3
4	MIC206	MYCOLOGY	3
5	MAT201	BIOSTATISTICS	3
6	AVP201	AMRITA VALUES PROGRAMME-I	1
7	MIC281	GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY – LAB	2
8	BIO281	CELL & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY – LAB	2
		Total Credits	20

SEMESTER 4

Sl. No.	Subject Code	Subject Name	Credit
1	MIC215	INHERITANCE BIOLOGY	3
2	BIO204	CELL BIOLOGY	3
3	MIC214	MICROBIAL PHYSIOLOGY & METABOLISM	4
4	BIO207	IMMUNOLOGY	3
5	BIO209	ENZYME TECHNOLOGY	3
6	MIC207	FOOD MICROBIOLOGY	3
7	AVP211	AMRITA VALUES PROGRAMME -II	1
8	SSD201	SOFT SKILLS-I	1
9	BIO282	IMMUNOLOGY – LAB	2
10	MIC283	FOOD MICROBIOLOGY – LAB	2
		Total Credits	26

SEMESTER 5

Sl. No.	Subject Code	Subject Name	Credit
1	MIC309	INDUSTRIAL MICROBIOLOGY	3
2	MIC312	MEDICAL BACTERIOLOGY	3
3	MIC316	RECOMBINANT DNA TECHNOLOGY	3
4	BIO317	RESEARCH METHODOLOGY	2
5	MIC317	ENVIRONMENTAL & AGRICULTURAL MICROBIOLOGY	3
6	BIO396	LIVE-IN-LABS/OPEN ELECTIVE	3
7	MIC384	MEDICAL BACTERIOLOGY LAB	2
8	BIO386	GENETIC ENGINEERING LAB	2
9	MIC385	INDUSTRIAL MICROBIOLOGY LAB	2
		Total Credits	23

SEMESTER 6

Sl. No.	Subject Code	Subject Name	Credit
1	MIC399	PROJECT	7
2	BIO319	PHARMACOLOGY	4
3	MIC311	PARASITOLOGY	3
4	BIF301	INTRODUCTORY BIOINFORMATICS	2
		Total Credits	16

Admission

Eligibility & Criteria

Age: Candidates born on or after 1st July 2002.

Educational Qualification: A pass in higher secondary examination or its equivalent is mandatory with 60% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Biotechnology taken together

Important note: It is mandatory to meet the required eligibility criteria to complete the admission process. Admission process and seat confirmation will complete only after submission of educational documents and full fee payment including caution deposit.

Admission Procedure

Apply Online
Online Entrance Exam
Counselling
Get Provisional Admission
Update +2 Marks
Verification of Marks
Confirmation of Admission
Accept
Pay Fee
Or Exit, the seat goes to the next person in the waiting list

[3 years/ 6 Semesters]

Program Overview

Selection Process

For admissions to undergraduate programs, performance in the following is taken into account

Entrance Examination
Counselling

Note: Those who are appearing for the qualifying board examinations in March/April 2023 can also apply and notify us of the results when declared.

Examination Details

Amrita Entrance Examination – Life Sciences, Agriculture & Medical Sciences (AEEL)

Tentative Examination Dates: April 28, 29, 30.

Duration: 2 hours

Number of Questions: 80

Marking Scheme: 3 marks will be awarded for each correct answer and -1 for each wrong answer.

Question Paper Pattern

Physics: 25 questions
Chemistry: 25 questions
Biology: 25 questions
English: 5 questions

Program Outcomes (POs)

PO1	Knowledge Based Training: Provide knowledge of scientific and analytical fundamentals, leading to a holistic understanding of Biological Sciences.
PO2	Exposure to Basic and Advanced instrumentation: Understanding of analytical instrumentation as well as protocols and their applications.
PO3	Development of Experimental Skills:Plan and execute a series of laboratory experiments for generation and validation of data.
PO4	Quantitative Data Analysis: Analysis, interpretation, integration and comprehension of data for conclusive representation.
PO5	Environment and sustainability: Experiencing the impact of scientific processes with the focus on sustainable development goals.
PO6	Scientific Communication: Enhancing communication skills through effective understanding of scientific literature.
PO7	Ethics and Values: Inculcate ethical principles and values with greater responsibility to the norms of scientific practice.
PO8	Individual and Teamwork:Develop qualities of team work, interpersonal and leadership skills to think critically and work independently,
PO9	Science for Society: Develop the ability to engage in independent and life-long learning to assess health and safety issues for societal benefit.

Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs)

PSO1	Comprehend the fundamentals of basic sciences enabling the students to imbibe the concepts in Microbiology.
PSO2	Acquire skillset in Microbiology and allied domains for successful career progression.
PSO3	Constant integration with the latest developments in Microbiology to meet the demands of higher education and industry.
PSO4	Inculcate the culture of independent learning, innovative research and productive teamwork.

Testimonials

Gayathri Ravindran

B.Sc. Microbiology (2011-2014), M.Sc. Microbiology (2014 -2016), Trainee Executive – Regulatory Affairs, Pfizer Limited

I feel extremely proud to say that I have completed my graduation and Post-graduation in Microbiology from a prestigious institution like Amrita School of Biotechnology. The 5 years spent here were splendid and has helped me grow personally and professionally. The relationship between the faculty and the students is very cordial and has paved way for a great learning experience. I am ever grateful to all the faculty, staff and my batch mates for giving me a wonderful campus life.

Nitya Nandkishore

M.Sc. Biotechnology, (2011-2013), CSIR Junior Research Fellow at in Stem/NCBS (Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine), Bangalore

My experience at Amrita School of Biotechnology (ASBT) was very memorable. The subjects offered are unique and advanced, the classes are interactive and innovative teaching methods are employed facilitating a better training. The faculty members are not only highly qualified experts in their field, but are also extremely approachable. Personally, the time I spent at ASBT and my interactions with the faculty helped me discover my enthusiasm for science and gave direction to my career.

Sathyaa S.

M.Sc. Bioinformatics (2008-2010), Post Doctoral Fellow, University of Pavia, Italy

Amrita School of Biotechnology is one of the best experiences I have ever had. The knowledge that I gained at ASBT was the “start up” for my research career. Bioinformatics program at ASBT provides a good framework that helps to improve the theoretical biology and to develop the programming skill set. Highly qualified faculty members helps to create a good research ambiguity for students. I thoroughly enjoyed the ABST Bioinformatics experience and will cherish not only the knowledge I gained but also the friendship that I made.

Sonu Sahadevan

B.Sc. Microbiology (2006-2009), M.Sc. Biotechnology (2009-2011), PhD scholar, Institute of Molecular Life Sciences, University of Zurich

My life at Amrita has been an exceptionally fine educational experience. I believe that having studied at Amrita School of Biotechnology has been a logical extension of my academic pursuit and has opened doors for me to higher circles. We have an excellent group of mentors who are truly inspirational and extremely supportive. The curriculum, and moreover the faculty-student discussions provide a very stimulating environment for learning, and this in turn has helped the students in developing a keen scientific temperament. I am extremely glad for being a part of this wonderful Amrita family.

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