Dr. Sanjay Navnitlal Parekh
M.Sc. (Microbiology), Ph.D. (Microbiology)
Head Of Department
Dr. Sanjay Navnitlal Parekh
M.Sc. (Microbiology), Ph.D. (Microbiology)
Head of Microbiology Department & PG Program coordinator - Faculty of Science
If we look to the अथर्वर्ेद (5.23,31 &32), we come across three chapters where the description of the microbial world is available. Microbiology courses are designed to provide students with a deep understanding of microscopic organisms and their roles in disease development, food safety, environmental sustainability, and industrial applications. It covers both theoretical knowledge and practical laboratory skills, enabling students to analyze, identify, and manipulate microorganisms safely and effectively.
The department of microbiology was established in 2002, and has already shown its mark in the teaching microbiology subject. Microbiology department offers following UG, PG and PG Diploma program as per the guidelines of NEP-2020.
❖ Undergraduate:
B.Sc. Microbiology (Hons.): Institute started offering the program since 2002. A program focusing on basic microbiology, molecular biology, immunology, industrial microbiology, and laboratory techniques. Besides microbiology as major subject, Institute offers a bouquet of minors (Industrial Fermentation Technology, Medical Laboratory Technology, Forensic Science, Agriculture and Forestry, Analytical Chemistry & Instrumentation, Industrial safety and occupational health} that the student can choose along with the major. It’s a huge academic opportunity for students to widen their horizons.
❖ Postgraduate:
- M.Sc. (Microbiology): Institute started offering the program since 2007. Advanced study in microbial physiology, genetics, medical microbiology, and research methodologies.
- M.Sc. (Medical Laboratory Technology): Institute started offering the program since 2021. Program focuses on advances on clinical laboratory techniques, Medical microbiology, Serology, Pathology, Parasitology, Blood transfusion technology and research methodologies.
- M.Sc. (Industrial Microbiology): Institute started offering the program since 2021. Program focuses on industrial aspects of microbiology that provide opportunity to get placement in industries
❖ PG Diploma:
PGDMLT (Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology): Institute started offering the program since 2015. It is a PG diploma course that provide immediate employment opportunity to the students in the clinical laboratory field
Experienced and qualified faculties with state-of-the-art laboratories are salient features of the department.
Career Opportunities:Graduates and post graduates of microbiology & Medical laboratory technology students can work in diverse sectors like; Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals, Food and Agriculture, Environmental Science, Research and Development.
Alumni of our department have qualified CSTR-UGC-NET/GATE examinations. Few of them are working for their Ph.D. degree in different universities and research institutes in India and abroad.
