PhD Medical Microbiology

Medical microbiology includes the microbial examination for purposes of diagnosing infective illnesses or estimating the possible reaction to particular medical treatments. There are bacteria, mycobacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites on the basis of their major categorization. Medical microbiology, the large subset of microbiology that is applied to medicine, is a branch of medical science concerned with the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases. In addition, this field of science studies various clinical applications of microbes for the improvement of health. There are four kinds of microorganisms that cause infectious disease: bacteria, fungi, parasites and viruses, and one type of infectious protein called prion. A medical microbiologist studies the characteristics of pathogens, their modes of transmission, mechanisms of infection and growth. The academic qualification as a clinical/Medical Microbiologist in a hospital or medical research centre generally requires a Bachelors degree while in some countries a Masters in Microbiology along with Ph.D. in any of the life-sciences (Biochem, Micro, Biotech, Genetics, etc.).Medical microbiologists often serve as consultants for physicians, providing identification of pathogens and suggesting treatment options. Using this information, a treatment can be devised. Other tasks may include the identification of potential health risks to the community or monitoring the evolution of potentially virulent or resistant strains of microbes, educating the community and assisting in the design of health practices. They may also assist in preventing or controlling epidemics and outbreaks of disease. Not all medical microbiologists study microbial pathology; some study common, non-pathogenic species to determine whether their properties can be used to develop antibiotics or other treatment methods.

Core Courses

  • Bioinformatics and Genomics
  • Environmental Microbiology
  • Microbial Pathogenesis
  • Antimicrobial Resistance
  • Epidemiology and Public Health
  • Diagnostic Microbiology
  • Microbial Genetics
  • Medical Microbiology
  • Fundamentals of Microbiology

Eligibility Criteria

  • Candidates must have 18 years of education including a MS / MPhil or equivalent degree in relevant field based on a minimum of 30 credits after 16 years of education.

Scope

The scope of medical microbiology is vast and multifaceted, encompassing the study of microorganisms that cause disease in humans, as well as their interactions with the host and the environment. Here are key areas within the scope of medical microbiology.

  • Clinical Microbiology
  • Infectious Disease Epidemiology
  • Microbial Pathogenesis
  • Vaccinology
  • Antimicrobial Resistance
  • Environmental Microbiology
  • Clinical Research
  • Public Health Microbiology
  • Microbiome Studies
  • Bioinformatics and Genomics
  • Regulatory Affairs and Quality Control

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