MD MICROBIOLOGY

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

At the end of the program, graduates will be able to...

PO1: Demonstrate knowledge of infectious diseases of national importance in relation to the clinical, therapeutic and preventive aspects.

PO2: Apply theoretical knowledge of microbiology in a variety of clinical settings to help solve diagnostic and therapeutic problems.

PO3: Establish good clinical microbiological services in a hospital and in the community, in the fields of bacteriology, virology, parasitology, immunology and mycology.

PO4: Advise and assist clinicians in methods of sample collection, storage and transportation for microbiological investigations.

PO5: Participate in the hospital infection control programme including formulation, implementation and monitoring antibiotic policy.

PO6: Apply sterilization techniques and aseptic measures required to contain the spread of infections.

PO7: Contribute to the Biomedical waste management policies of the institution.

PO8: Conduct collaborative research in the field of Microbiology and allied sciences and be able to perform clinical/experimental research that would have significant impact on human health and patient care.

PO9: Demonstrate effective communication skills required for the practice of clinical microbiology and teaching undergraduate students

PO10: Demonstrate pedagogical skills required for training students in medical microbiology.