B. Sc. (Hons.) Microbiology Food and Agricultural Microbiology Application Form at UPES 2027

The B.Sc. Microbiology – Food & Agricultural Microbiology specialisation program at UPES School of Health Sciences & Technology is a structured undergraduate degree that builds a strong foundation in microbiology with focused applications in food systems, agriculture, and environmental sustainability. It introduces core microbiological principles while emphasising the role of microorganisms in food production, preservation and safety, soil fertility, plant–microbe interactions, and sustainable agriculture.

The curriculum blends fundamentals with applied learning across areas such as foodborne microorganisms, fermentation technology, agricultural microbes, soil and rhizosphere microbiology, plant growth–promoting microorganisms, microbial spoilage, and basic biotechnological applications. Learning is supported through classroom teaching, laboratory training and field exposure, with strong hands-on practice in microbial isolation, staining, culture maintenance, enumeration and identification, alongside modules in food quality assessment, soil health, contamination checks and basic quality control.

Field visits, demonstrations and mini projects connect theory to real agricultural and food-processing environments, building analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.

B.Sc. Microbiology: Minimum 50% Marks at X & XII with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/ Math’s, and English as a Major Subject in XII OR Biology (50% marks) and English as a Major Subject in XII.

Graduates are positioned to contribute to growing sectors including food safety and quality control, sustainable agriculture using microbial solutions for soil health and crop productivity, food processing and preservation (including fermentation-based products), and environmental and agricultural monitoring through microbial analysis of soil and water. The program also provides early exposure to gut microbiome and probiotics concepts, supporting understanding of microbial applications in composting and agricultural waste management.

Career pathways include:

Food safety & quality control roles (supporting hygiene, safety standards, and compliance in food industries).
Sustainable agriculture roles (microbial solutions for soil health, plant–microbe interactions, and crop productivity).
Food processing & preservation roles (fermentation and natural preservation-focused work).
Environmental and agricultural monitoring roles (microbial analysis of soil, water, and agro-ecosystems).
Foundations of gut microbiome & probiotics (early exposure linking food microbes and human health).
Waste management & bio-solutions roles (microbial applications in composting and agricultural waste management).
Job roles include Food Quality Control Assistant/Analyst, Agricultural Microbiology Technician, Lab Technician (food/dairy/agro), Research Assistant, and Production/Quality Executive.

Higher study pathways include M.Sc., M.Tech., MBA, and research programs.