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MSc Medical Microbiology | Allied Healthcare Sciences

Master of Public Health (MPH)

A postgraduate degree for laboratory scientists who diagnose infection and guide its control, with laboratory training in the microbiology labs of a nearby Apollo hospital or one of our partner hospitals.

Postgraduate Programme B.MLS, B.Sc. Microbiology or Related Degree Hands-on Microbiology Practicals Dissertation & Lab Posting Partner University Degree

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2 Years under the National Framework

4 Practical Areas: Bacteriology, Virology, Mycology & Parasitology

1 Dissertation Project

5 Career Roles Covered

What is Medical Microbiology?

Medical microbiology is the study of bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites that cause disease, and of the tests that find them. A medical microbiologist grows cultures, identifies organisms, tests which antibiotics still work, and helps hospitals track and control infections. In the national framework, the master's in medical laboratory science is offered as specialisation degrees, and Medical Microbiology is one of them, with the others being Medical Biochemistry, Hematology and Transfusion Medicine, and Histology and Cytopathology.

Choose a partner university tied up with Apollo Healthcare Academy (see our partner universities), train at a nearby Apollo hospital or one of our partner hospitals, and get hands-on experience, career guidance and job and placement support from AHA. Your partner university awards the degree.

WHY MSC MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY

Programme Highlights

Here is what makes the M.Sc. Medical Microbiology with Apollo Healthcare Academy a strong step towards senior roles in infection diagnosis and control:

Hands-on Practicals

Hands-on bacteriology, virology, mycology and parasitology practicals.

Susceptibility Testing & Infection Control

Antimicrobial susceptibility testing and infection control as core strands.

Molecular Diagnostics

Molecular diagnostic methods such as PCR.

Dissertation & Lab Posting

A dissertation and laboratory posting.

ABOUT THE PROGRAMME

Programme Objective

The programme prepares senior laboratory scientists who can:

Run a microbiology section.

Validate results.

Support antibiotic stewardship.

Train junior technologists.

CORE CURRICULUM

MSC MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY SYLLABUS & SUBJECTS

The list below shows the usual arrangement of subjects. The partner university sets the final scheme and duration.

Early Semesters

General and Systematic Bacteriology Immunology Virology Laboratory Quality Systems Biostatistics

Middle Semesters

Mycology Parasitology Antimicrobial Resistance Molecular Diagnostics Hospital Infection Control

Final Semesters

Clinical laboratory posting

Clinical Laboratory Posting Dissertation Viva Voce

ADMISSION INFORMATION

MSc Medical Microbiology Admission, Eligibility & Fees

Everything you need to know about eligibility, how to apply and fees for the Master of Medical Laboratory Science in Medical Microbiology programme, 2027 admissions.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science (B.MLS), B.Sc. Medical Microbiology or a related life-science or laboratory course, usually with 50% marks.
Registration with the allied health council applies for postgraduate entry.
Duration is 2 years under the national framework; some universities run a 3-year scheme, and the partner university confirms its plan.

NATIONAL FRAMEWORK

The master's in medical laboratory science is offered as specialisation degrees. Medical Microbiology is one; the others are Medical Biochemistry, Hematology and Transfusion Medicine, and Histology and Cytopathology.

TUITION FEE

SHARED AT COUNSELLING

2027 BATCH

Fees are shared by the admissions team at counselling. Please confirm the current fee with the institution once before you decide.

HOW TO APPLY

Talk to the Apollo Healthcare admissions team.
Pick a partner university from our list.
Upload your degree marks sheet and registration details.
Complete counselling and the document check.

CAREER OUTLOOK

Build a Rewarding Career in Medical Microbiology

Microbiology graduates are hired across hospitals, industry, public health and research.

who hires microbiology graduates

Hospital laboratories and diagnostic chains.
Pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies.
Public health laboratories and research institutes.

a discipline in demand

The growing focus on antibiotic resistance and hospital infection control keeps the discipline in demand.

Continue your education

PhD

Teaching posts

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Jobs and Career Options after MSc Medical Microbiology

Graduates can work as microbiologists, infection control officers, molecular diagnostics scientists, quality executives and research associates.

ROLE	WHAT YOU DO
Microbiologist	Run cultures, identification and susceptibility tests
Infection control officer	Track hospital infections and train staff
Molecular diagnostics scientist	Run PCR and sequencing tests
Quality executive	Maintain laboratory accreditation records
Research associate	Support studies in universities and industry

STEP 1

Microbiologist

STEP 2

Senior Microbiologist

STEP 3

Laboratory Manager
or Consultant

STEP 4

Laboratory Director

FAQ

M.Sc. Medical Microbiology FAQs

Everything you need to know about the M.Sc. Medical Microbiology programme: eligibility, duration, careers and what Apollo Healthcare Academy provides.

Disclaimer:

The information on this page is for guidance. Eligibility, fees and course details follow the rules of the partner university and can change. Please confirm the current details with the institution before you apply.

Sources:

National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions: letter of 9 January 2026 (Annexure-1) | MGM Institute of Health Sciences: MSc Medical Microbiology scheme

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