Introduction Microbiology is the study of microscopic organisms. Microbiologists study the relationships between microbes and man, animals, and plants. Working Conditions Microbiologists work in laboratories located in research organizations, hospitals, food and beverage industries, pharmaceuticals firms. Personality An analytical and scientific temper, intense interest in research, keen observation, perseverance, and hard work are required. Bioinformatics Bioinformatics encompasses research, development and application of computational tools and aims at expanding the use of biological medical, behavioural, or health data