Microbiology

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Academics

Programs offered:

  • MD Microbiology 
  • MSc Medical Microbiology and Applied Molecular Biology 
  • B.Sc. (Hons) Medical Microbiology and Applied Molecular Biology
  • PhD (Part time and full time)
  • Fellowship in Basic and Molecular Diagnostics in Mycology 
  • Integrated MD PhD  

Elective courses offered:

  • Introduction to the principles and practice of infection prevention and control
  • Molecular diagnostics and immunology

Curriculum Highlights

  • Comprehensive curriculum employing innovative methodologies
  • Hands on training skills
  • Formative assessment with feed back
  • Integrated Organ System based teaching 
  • Foundation Course on Infection Control and prevention
  • Multidisciplinary Project-Based Learning
  • Annual Microbiology Quiz
  • Case-Based Discussions
  • Journal clubs,
  • Seminars

Achievements, Awards and Recognitions:

  • The Microbiology Laboratory services has been accredited by NABL since 2007
  • Scope of testing : 96 tests , including culture employing conventional and automated methods, serology, Molecular techniques, Microscopy, Rapid serological tests, Tests for autoimmune diseases
  • Several faculty members have earned accolades for excellence in education, research, and diagnostics

Academic and Research Collaborations

  • University of Colorado (USA)
  • Johns Hopkins University (USA)
  • Catalan Institute of Nanotechnology (Spain)
  • ICMR-National Institute of Epidemiology, Chennai
  • CMC Vellore
  • PGIMER Chandigarh
  • CIPET Chennai 
  • IIT Madras

Faculty Training and Achievements in Academics

  • All faculty members trained in Laboratory Quality Management and Internal Auditing in line with ISO 15189:2022 standards 
  • Basic Course in Medical Education
  • Advance Course in Medical Education 
  • Curriculum Implementation Support Program

Call : 044 -4592 8650, Ext.No. 209

Email : [email protected]