B.Sc. Microbiology & Genetics

The Dual Major Programme in Microbiology and Genetics offers an integrated curriculum that combines the study of microorganisms with the exploration of genetic principles and mechanisms. The programme provides students with a strong foundation in microbial physiology, molecular biology and genetics, fostering an understanding of how genetic processes influence microbial function, diversity and evolution. By bridging these two complementary disciplines, the programme equips graduates with analytical, research, and laboratory skills applicable to careers in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, environmental science and research.

The B.Sc. is a three-year degree programme. However, as per the provisions of the new National Education Policy (NEP 2020), a student may continue into the fourth year and earn a B.Sc. Honours degree.

Eligibility
Candidates who have completed Higher Secondary (10+2 / PUC) or equivalent with an aggregate of 40% or an equivalent CGPA and have studied Biology as one of the subjects are eligible.

Programme Matrix - 2026-2027 Batch

Programme Curriculum

Semester I

  • DSC General Microbiology
  • DSC General Microbiology Practical
  • DSC Principles of Genetics
  • DSC Principles of Genetics Practical
  • SEC Skill Enhancement Course

Semester II

  • DSC Biochemistry
  • DSC Biochemistry Practical
  • DSC Cell Structure and Dynamics
  • DSC Cell Structure and Dynamics Practical
  • SEC Skill Enhancement Course
  • MDC Multidisciplinary Course

Semester III

  • DSC Microbial Physiology
  • DSC Microbial Physiology Practical
  • DSC Bacteriology and Virology
  • DSC Bacteriology and Virology Practical
  • DSC Cytogenetics
  • DSC Cytogenetics Practical
  • DSC Molecular Genetics
  • DSC Molecular Genetics Practical
  • SEC Skill Enhancement Course
  • MDC Multidisciplinary Course

Semester IV

  • DSC Eukaryotic Microbiology
  • DSC Eukaryotic Microbiology Practical
  • DSC Developmental Genetics
  • DSC Developmental Genetics Practical
  • SEC Skill Enhancement Course
  • MDC Multidisciplinary Course
  • DSC-CC Certificate course

Semester V

  • DSC Immunology and Medical Microbiology
  • DSC Immunology and Medical Microbiology Practical
  • DSC Microbial Genetics and Molecular Biology
  • DSC Evolutionary and Population Genetics
  • DSC Evolutionary and Population Genetics Practical
  • DSC Microbial Genetics
  • DSC-RM Research Methodology
  • Internship

Semester VI

  • DSC Food and Dairy Microbiology
  • DSC Food and Dairy Microbiology Practical
  • DSC Agricultural and Environmental Microbiology
  • DSC Agricultural and Environmental Microbiology Practical
  • DSC Human Genetics and Genetic Counselling
  • DSC Human Genetics and Genetic Counselling Practical
  • DSC Applied Genetics
  • DSC Applied Genetics practical
  • Project

Semester VII

  • Any One Major to be Opted. MB or GE
  • DSC Recombinant DNA Technology
  • DSC Recombinant DNA Technology Practical
  • DSC Bioinformatics and Drug Development
  • DSC Geo Microbiology
  • DSC Geo Microbiology Practical
  • DSC Biostatistics & Bioinstrumentation
  • DSC Immunogenetics
  • DSC Immunogenetics Practical
  • DSC Neurogenetics
  • DSC Genetic Toxicology
  • DSC Genetic Toxicology Practical
  • DSC Forensic Genetics
  • Project - Literature Review

Semester VIII

  • Any One Major to be Opted. MB or GE
  • DSC Genomics, Proteomics and Metabolomics
  • DSC Genomics, Proteomics and Metabolomics Practical
  • DSC Microbial Biotechnology
  • DSC Microbial Biotechnology Practical
  • DSC Reproductive Genetics
  • DSC Reproductive Genetics Practical
  • DSC Genomics and proteomics
  • DSC Genomics and proteomics practical
  • Project or Corresponding courses

Additional Courses – Microbiology

Semester I: Mushroom Technology

Additional Courses – Genetics

Semester III: Model Systems in Genetics

Semester IV: Techniques in Cytogenetics

Semester II: Behavioural Genetics

Semester III: Human Genetic Disorders

Semester IV: Genetic Diagnostics and Genetic Counselling