Post – graduate Diploma in Molecular Medical Microbiology
Attractive career opportunity for those interested in skill oriented career in the field of Molecular Medical Microbiology
Course organized by St. Xavier’s College (autonomous), Kolkata in partnership with Tata Medical Center in Kolkata, India
Duration of the course: 1.5 years which includes:
– Semesters 1 and 2: 12 months
– 6 months of compulsory internship at Tata Medical Center
Academic program includes 50% of classes in Tata Medical Center & 50% in St. Xavier’s College (Park Street campus).
Theory & practical classes would be held in both institutes in both semesters.
Students are required to do a research project (duration 12 months) during their semester 2 and internship.
The practical skill development component of this course requires students to learn about:
– Laboratory Safety & Biosafety
– Good Clinical Laboratory Practices
– Good Clinical Practices, research ethics & research methodology
– DNA & RNA extraction from microbial pathogens such as bacteria, virus, fungi & parasites
– Polymerase chain reaction
– Real- time PCR
– Digital PCR
– Sanger Sequencing
– Next Generation Sequencing
– Primer & probe design
– PCR optimization
– Bio- informatics
– Bio- statistics
– Microscopic methods
– Microbiological culture
– Serology
-Laboratory Automation
– Antimicrobial Susceptibility testing
– Quality Management system
– NABL accreditation
– Troubleshooting
Eligibility criteria:
MSc or MTech in any branch of biological sciences from a recognized university
Selection:
MCQ based written test followed by interview
Total number of seats: 8
Course fee: Rs. 1,80,000
Internship stipend for students: Rs. 10,000 per month for 6 months
Career prospects:
The course is going to be useful for those interested in a career in:
– Diagnostic Laboratory
– Research in the field of Microbiology or Molecular Biology
– Molecular Diagnostic Industry
– Quality Control
– as a bridge course between MSc & PhD
Last date for application:
10th June 2026
How to apply:
Please apply online using the following link:
