The Department of Microbiology of Mysore University was established in 1992.

Department has been receiving financial assistance under DST-FIST programme to strengthen post graduate teaching and research.

Department has a faculty strength of one professor, two associate professors and two assistant professors.

Courses Offered-

M.Sc.
Duration - 2 years (4 semesters)
Eligibility - B.Sc. passed

Ph.D
Eligibility - M.Sc.

P.G Diploma In Food Quality & Safety
Duration - 1 year
Eligibility - Masters Degree in Botany/ Applied Botany/ Biotechnology/ Microbiology/ Biochemistry/ Plant Science/ Agriculture/ Sericulture/ Food and Nutrition/ Bioscience/ Life Science with at least 45% marks are eligible to apply

Faculty-

Dr. V. Ravishankar Rai
Professor & Chairperson, Coordinator UGC - Innovative program(PG Diploma in Food Quality and Safety) &

Dr. Shubha Gopal
Associate Professor

Dr. N. Lakshmidevi
Associate Professor

Dr. S. Satish
Assistant Professor(Stage III)

Dr. M.Y.Sreenivasa
Assistant Professor

Contact-

University Of Mysore
Crawfordhall,
Krishnaraja Bouleward Rd
Mysuru, Karnataka 570006