Programme Outcomes
PROGRAM OUTCOME (PO)
PO-1: Life Sciences knowledge: Successful candidates will apply current/recent specific knowledge in the respective discipline with proficiency in practical skills and leadership skills for a successful career.
PO-2: Problem analysis: Successful candidates will be able to apply the knowledge in microbiology to design standards, resolve and troubleshoot problems in implementation or standardization of protocols.
PO-3: Design/development of solutions: Successful candidates will develop creative and cognitive thinking and cooperate with each other to solve problems in the field of Life sciences.
PO-4: Conduct investigations of complex problems: Successful candidates will acquire capabilities to plan and design protocols and utilize practical skills to validate hypothesis by executing experimental techniques independently coupled with the ability to assimilate, apply, analyze, interpret and accurately evaluate subsequent data.
PO-5: Modern tool usage: Successful candidates will effectively be able to choose and manage resources including time using ICT and other computer enabled devices.
PO-6: Ethics: Successful candidates will be aware of their role and responsibility in proper handling, use and safe disposal of microbes including genetically modified microorganisms.
PO-7: Communication: Successful candidates will have the ability to understand and communicate all ideas and concepts effectively.
PO-8: Environment sustainability: Successful candidates will get adequate knowledge to use information and implement solutions for environmental protection, safeguards and remediation.
PO-9: Lifelong learning: Successful candidates will carry on to learn, adapt and disseminate knowledge in a world of constantly evolving technology.
Curriculum & Syllabus
CURRICULUM & SYLLABUS
MINIMUM CREDITS TO BE EARNED: 90
Hours/week | Maximum Marks | |||||||
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Code No. | Course | Lecture | Tutorial | Practical | Credits | CA | SEE | Total |
SEMESTER 1 | ||||||||
CORE 1 | Cell Culture and Fermentation Technology | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 40 | 60 | 100 |
CORE 2 | Immunology | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 40 | 60 | 100 |
CORE 3 | General Microbiology | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 40 | 60 | 100 |
CORE | Practical Immunology and Systemic Bacteriology | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 40 | 60 | 100 |
DSE | Medical Bacteriology and Virology | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 40 | 60 | 100 |
DSE | Industrial Microbiology | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 40 | 60 | 100 |
SEC | Soft Skill 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 40 | 60 | 100 |
Total | 21 | 0 | 6 | 24 | 280 | 420 | 700 |
Eligibility Criteria
Program | Eligibility | Criteria for Merit |
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M.Sc. Immunology and Microbiology | Degree in B.Sc., (Microbiology/ Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/ Bioinformatics/ Botany/ Zoology or any Biological Sciences) | Merit - Based on percentage of marks secured in the qualifying examination. |
Career Prospects
CAREER PROSPECTS
- Clinical Laboratory Scientists
- Clinical or research laboratory manager
- Biotechnologists
- Biosafety officer
- Food Scientists and Technologists
- Immunologists
- Teachers and Professors
- Mycologists
- Parasitologists
- Personal Care Product and Cosmetic Scientists and Technologists
- Pharmaceutical Scientists and Technologists
- Research associate
- Science Writers
- Technical Support Specialists
- Virologists
- Water Quality Laboratory Technicians
Alumni Testimonials

If you asking me about my experience during study in Vels University, it was awesome and full of enthusiasm. Most important fact is that our teachers were so co-operative, simple and well informed . They always motivate us to innovate and to be an expert in our field. Besides this friends in our department and in other department too were so friendly. As I come across the whole two year course, I always felt a sense of unity in diversity of all Indian culture in Vels. The centrally location of Vels near to Chennai city help us to travel to shopping mall and city side for amusement during weekends . In my view to become a good person and make a good personality, Vels university is a good choice. Thank you to give me this opportunity to share my experience.
Mr. Anup Ranjan Jena (M.Sc. Microbiology) 2010-2011
Marketing Manager,Imgenex

When I decided to do my M.Sc , I came across in contact of many Universities in Bangalore and Chennai, but at last I stopped in VELS University (VU) in Chennai. I have seen many universities, which are doing business of education instead of giving quality of studies to students. But VU is best, which is always thinking of students’ perspective. I had a great time at VU. It was very helpful in achieving my career goal and converts my endeavors into real time world. The faculties are very experienced and committed to help the students to excel. I am very thankful to the faculty that gave me the knowledge and confidence and has brought a new dimension into my life to achieve a successful career .I would strongly recommend anyone to VU for its quality in studies/course frame. Very Best,
Mr. BIRAJA S. PATTNAIK (M.Sc. Microbiology) 2009-2011
Food Technologist
Fee Structure
Tuition Fee 2023 - 2024 (Per Sem) | Other Fee (Per Sem) | Total Fee (Per Sem) |
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30,000 | 10,000 | 40,000 |