Department of Microbiology

Microbiology department was established in the year 1990 and it was the first department to come into existence under Mangalore University. The department is housed in Xavier block of science with a spacious laboratory equipped with all necessary instruments and devices with the backup power facility.

The scheme and the curriculum are based on credit based semester system which includes a comprehensive and real time topics. Students in the department are provided with work stations with all necessary supplies and Microscopes on individual basis.

Increased emphasis is laid on an independent and immersive learning for skill and knowledge enhancement. The department encourages students to carry on independent project work and skill development activities. Department has a good collection of books magazine and journals for in house studies.

Distinguished Alumni

• Dr Aparna-Scientist, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore.
• Ms Smitha Dhanraj, Senior Manager-Danone India, Mumbai.
• Mr Amith Anand, Manager, Quality Manager, Cardolite speciality Chemicals, MSEZ, Mangaluru.
• Chandan Atreya, Senior Advisor of Australian High Commission, New Delhi
• Lakshmi Ramachandrana, Program Manager, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore
• Sharat J Vaytaden, Postdoctoral Fellow, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
• Chrystal Nchola Peris, Product Manager, Tails Natural Pet Food, Budaiya, Bahrain
• Bonita Aranha, R & D, Product Development Executive, Food Division, ITC Ltd., Mysore