Program Overview

Microbiology is the foundational science that governs infectious disease, public health, food safety, and antibiotic development. At the Master's level, the discipline moves beyond basics to focus on Clinical Diagnostics, Virology, Genomics of Pathogens, and Advanced Fermentation Technology. With the global clinical microbiology market rapidly expanding to meet diagnostic needs—projected to reach over US $11.8 billion by 2028—there is an urgent demand for specialized clinical and industrial microbiologists who can provide rapid, accurate analysis and develop novel interventions.

At Rai Technology University (RTU), Bangalore, the M.Sc. Microbiology program is a research-intensive, specialized course designed to meet these critical global health challenges. The program adheres to the research and interdisciplinary focus of the National Education Policy (NEP-2020), integrating advanced modules in Medical Mycology, Bacteriology, Applied Virology, and Microbial Genomics. A mandatory Research Dissertation and access to advanced digital coursework through SWAYAM/NPTEL ensure that students achieve mastery over both the theoretical complexity and the clinical application of microbiology.

Students receive intensive, hands-on training in core diagnostic and research techniques, including advanced pathogen isolation and identification, molecular diagnostics (qPCR, Genome Sequencing), quantitative culture methods, and strict Biosafety Level (BSL) protocols. This is strongly supported by RTU's state-of-the-art diagnostic labs and, critically, mandatory clinical placements and research collaborations within Bangalore’s leading hospitals and diagnostic referral laboratories. This immersive approach cultivates superior diagnostic capabilities, advanced analytical skills, and the ethical rigor essential for leading teams in public health and research—skills highly valued in competitive exams like CSIR-UGC NET and GATE.

Graduates emerge prepared for high-impact roles, ready to contribute immediately as Clinical Microbiologists, Quality Control (QC) Scientists, Virologists, Food Safety Analysts, or to transition seamlessly into advanced Ph.D. research. By graduating from RTU, you leverage the ecosystem of India’s healthcare and biotech hub, establishing yourself as a specialist capable of driving diagnostic accuracy and securing major fellowships by clearing national-level research exams.

Program Highlights

• NEP-2020 and UGC-aligned curriculum emphasizing core microbiological techniques, current advances, and skill development.
• Focus on disease diagnostics, infection control, and clinical microbiology, making it ideal for careers in hospitals, diagnostics labs, and public health.
• Emphasis on biosafety practices, antimicrobial resistance, and quality assurance in food and pharma industries.
• Includes a compulsory research dissertation and seminars to nurture inquiry and presentation skills.
• Provides theoretical and practical training for national-level exams such as CSIR-NET, GATE (Life Sciences), and DBT-JRF.
• Industrial internship or lab-based training included to bridge academia and real-world applications.