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. MS program of the Department was originally 2 years, 80 credit course. But due to demand of time, at present the course consists of 70 credit, over duration of 18 months. MS program is divided into Thesis and Non-Thesis group. Thesis group will do thesis over 12 months. On the other hand, non-thesis group will have Residential Field training and two additional courses. Students have the opportunity of 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 Ph.D degree in Microbiology or related discipline at home and abroad.

Credits & Duration:

Admission Eligibility:

• Honors in Microbiology or its equivalents from any recognized University;

• MBBS or equivalent degree from any medical colleges recognized by Bangladesh Medical and Dental Council (BMDC) plus one-year internship training.
• Foreign students with equivalent qualifications are eligible.
• Eligibility will be decided by ‘Equivalence Committee’ formed by the Academic Council of BUHS

• Minimum CGPA in Honor’s program must be 2.00 for admission.

Job Opportunity’s:

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

• As scientific officer in private and public diagnostic laboratories and clinics
• 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.
• Can hold the pivotal position in any research works related to Microbiology.

Commencement of the Program:

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