VELUMANOHARAN

Arts and Science College for Women

(An Educational Initiative Under Velumanoharan Health and Educational Trust)
Affiliated to Alagappa University, Karaikudi - 630 003.

04567-220515 +91 9751271999

“EMPOWERING WOMEN FOR CHANGE”

"The true education of women is the best instrument to change the Nation"

Department of Micro Biology

About the Department

Microbiology is an emerging field growing at rapid ratesall around the worldwith constant research developments and advancements taking placeassociated with microorganisms. The Department of Microbiology has been commenced in the year of 2020 to offer B.Sc Degree under the affiliation of Alagappa University.

The student opting for this course must have passed 10+2 with a minimum of 60% marks in the Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Zoology/Botany respective qualifying examination from a recognized educational board.

  • The department endeavors to specialize its student in distinct areas of Microbiology. The Department of Microbiology is devoted in providing the quality education, through both theory and practical sessions.
  • Our department encompasses qualified faculties experienced in a broad range of fields, including microbial physiology, molecular microbiology, genetics, genomics, Biochemistry and biotechnology.
  • The department has a regularly updated library covering various topics in Microbiology which serves as an additional rich learning resource for the students.
  • The department iswell equipped with lab for UG students which are necessary to enhance the student’s practical knowledge.
  • The department conducts a variety of programs to develop employable as well as soft skills of student such as subject-based competitions (poster-making, model making, debates, seminar presentations and essay writing), guest lectures by scientists, etc. Prizes are awarded to students who excel in academics as well as in co-curricular activities. Educational visits to research institutes and industries are conducted. The students are also encouraged to undertake internships at research institutes and biomedical laboratories.

Vision

  • The Department of Microbiology endeavors to be in the frontline of the field of microbiology empowering women as among the best for Microbiology education, scientific research and to satisfy the increasing demand in the country for microbiologists.

Mission

  • To provide excellent education and training to women students anddeveloping the very best in them through the stimulus of scholarly progression and academicimprovement.
  • To educate talents and stimulate all round personality development by imparting an essence of self-confidence in our students.
  • To prepare them to become responsible contributing citizens, who can excelin leadership positions around the globe and can work for the advancement of the society.
  • To offer learning environment that excites suitable and accessible knowledge on recent and changing needs in Microbiologyto enable them to pursue a career of their choice.
  • To equip the students with higher education and promote innovative research skillsthat advances the frontiers of knowledge in all the field of microbiology.

Career Opportunities

Graduates must know the path to a successful career in Microbiology and whether it is the right field for future growth. Most microbiology jobs require a Bachelor’s degree. Administrative, and university teaching & research positions generally require a Post graduate degree. Students can choose further studies and industrial and research career in any of these disciplines, which require Microbiologists, Research Assistants and Clinical Research Associates.

  • Assistant Professors in Universities and Colleges (Government, aided and Affiliated Colleges.
  • Microbiologists, Quality assurance managers, Product Development managers Directors, Assistant directors, consultants etc.
  • Medical Microbiology (Diagnostic Labs and Hosiptals)
  • Industrial Microbiology
    • Plant or Animal Biotechnology (Animal farming industry, fishery industry)
    • Food and Dairy Microbiology, (Food Industry)
    • Immunology, Clinical Virology (vaccine and anti-viral development)
    • Sanitation Microbiology/Environmental Microbiology(Waste water industry)
    • Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Microbiology (Pharma Industry)
    • Genetic Engineering,Molecular Biology or Bioinformatics (Drug development, and new product development).