DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY

Medical Microbiology is more than just an important subset of the vast field of Microbiology. Be it battling a pandemic that shapes world history or discovering a novel antibiotic that saves millions, a Medical Microbiologist plays a pivotal role in keeping the world healthy and safe.

The department of Medical Microbiology was established in 1994, specifically, to meet this demand for trained personnel. Our four-year bachelor’s program (BSc. Medical Microbiology) introduced in the same year was followed by a two-year MSc Medical Microbiology program in 2000. The department can be proud of the fact that our postgraduate program was one of the first in Kerala to allocate an entire year solely to original research in Medical Microbiology. The dissertations of our students have ranged from pioneering assessments of antibiotic resistance patterns in Kerala to studies on the viral genome. The department plans to further these research initiatives and has worked towards obtaining funds for new equipment. Furthermore, we hope this will draw attention to the possibility of setting up a public health reference/ research laboratory within the department soon. 

Faculty Details

OUR MISSION

Providing quality education and training to our students, and bringing out  the very best in them through the stimulus of scholarly progression and intellectual development. Equipping students and excellence in education and skills to enable them pursue a career of their choice. Cultivating talents and promoting all round personality development through multi dimensional education to foster a spirit of self confidence in our students. To prepare them to become responsible contributing.’’’

OUR VISION

The department of medical Microbiology is an integrated team of investigations, educators providing leading edge education, innovating research and expertise in medical microbiology / infectious disease. The department is a trusted authority in providing timely and accessible information on current and emerging issues in infectious diseases. The department is seen nationally and internationally as dynamic leaders and collaborators. It acknowledged for excellence in numerous areas, and is constantly developing new research initiatives in infectious diseases.

COURSES

B.Sc. Medical Microbiology

Duration – 4 years [8 Semesters]

Eligibility- Plus two with 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology in aggregate and 50% marks in Biology only

Objectives of the course:

  • Aware of the principle underlying the organization of a clinical laboratory.
  • Able to do routine and special investigative procedures pertaining to medical microbiology laboratory practice.
  • Provide a good theoretical and practical education for who plan to work within the field of medical microbiology.
  • Develop knowledge and skill in accordance with the society’s demand in medical microbiology.
  • Qualify the students for official approval as medical microbiologist.
  • Able to operate and maintain all equipments used in microbiology laboratory.
  • Able to establish and manage a clinical or research laboratory.

M.Sc. Medical Microbiology

Duration- 2 years [4 Semesters]

Eligibility- Four-year B.Sc. Medical Microbiology with 50% marks

Objectives of course

The M.Sc. Medical Microbiology course is an advanced post graduate course in Medical Microbiology, a two year Professional course comprising of both theoretical and practical sessions, which enhances student’s knowledge and skills in several major areas of Medical Microbiology and related disciplines. The Master Degree in Medical Microbiology provides advanced skills to practicing professionals in health administration, quality assurance and health informatics. Research presentations, Seminars and Symposiums are regularly conducted in the department as a part of the course curriculum, to keep pace with the developments in the discipline of Medical Microbiology.

  • Aware of the principle underlying the organization of a clinical laboratory.
  • Able to do routine and special investigative procedures pertaining to Medical Microbiology laboratory practice.
  • Provide a good theoretical and practical education who plan to work with in the field of Medical Microbiology.
  • Develop knowledge and skill in accordance with the society’s demand in Medical Microbiology.
  • Qualify the students for official approval as Medical Microbiologist.
  • Able to operate and maintain all equipments used in Microbiology laboratory. 
  • Able to establish and manage a Clinical or Research laboratory.
  • To undertake teaching assignment in Medical and Dental colleges.
  • To train Paramedical students in Paramedical institutions. 
  • To carry out applied or fundamental research involving Microbiology.
  • Acquisition of moral and ethical codes and conduct of professional practice in a dedicated manner with the patient welfare as the primary responsibility.

Alumni stories

 

Our alumni hold positions of importance in many institutions around the world and continue to inspire our student. 

Our students and alumni have been placed in various COVID-19 diagnostic laboratories,