Program Educational Objectives:

• Help the students to conceptualize the basic knowledge, theories, principles, processes and procedures of our major courses.
• Make the students able to demonstrate high level analytical and critical thinking skills to solve problems in Microbiology through the application of fundamental knowledge in major of Microbiology
• Develop the skill to demonstrate safe and acceptable skills in laboratory procedure, and experimental design.
• Help the students to acquire the basic tools needed to carry out research in Microbiology independently and in team.
• To enhance the skill of communicating scientific results effectively in written, oral and in an interactive presentation.
• Help students develop curiosity and interest in making scientific investigation, personal integrity and to realize the roles of Microbiology on health, industrial, environmental, social and economic aspects nationally and globally.
• Acquaint students with moral and ethical values to handle the research findings, maintain the secrecy and development of patriotism.

 Description of the Program:

The Department of Microbiology was established in 2012 and the program has been established in 2013. The Department is involved in both research and academic activities. Multi disciplinary knowledge like Physics, History of Bangladesh, Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Biostatistics and Computer Science gather in this Department. The Department is conducting a 4 years BSc (Honors) course. Majors will have the opportunity through extensive coursework, Laboratories (hospital attachment), Seminars and Several projects to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to enter the workforce or to go on with further graduate education leading to BS or MS degree in Microbiology or related discipline at home and abroad.

Credits & Duration:

 Admission Eligibility:

• A Candidate with SSC (Science Group) and HSC (Science Group) or their equivalents is eligible to apply with a minimum CGPA of 2.5 in either one and a combined CGPA of 6.
• O/A Level:
  • Minimum 5 O-level and 2 A-level subjects
  • Grade-B (GPA 4.00) in at least 4 subjects
  • Grade-C (GPA 3.50) in 3 subjects
• Four-year Diploma in MATS, IHT or in any other relevant disciplines
• Foreign students with equivalent qualification are eligible.
• Equivalence will be decided by a Committee called ‘Equivalence Committee’ formed by the Academic Council of BUHS

Job Opportunity’s:

Carrier opportunities after passing from this department are very much diverse:

• As scientific officer in private and public diagnostic laboratories, clinics and hospitals.
• As scientific officer/ research fellow in institutes/ colleges/ universities/ industries
• As an executive/ scientific officer in Quality Control laboratories of pharmaceutical, food and food related industries.
• Can hold Managerial position in research and clinical laboratories etc.
• As a teacher in school, college, institutes and universities
• Have Job opportunities abroad.
• Eligible to appear General BCS and government job
• Have jobs in different Departments of Government.
• Higher education (PhD) and training opportunities at home and abroad.

Commencement of the Program:

The Program commences in Spring (April) and Fall (October) yearly