The Professional Course in Advanced Microscopy (PCAM) is a specialised professional training programme focused on advanced research microscopy and practical scientific skills. At Soban Singh Jeena University, the programme is designed to provide students, researchers and professionals with structured learning and hands-on exposure to modern microscopy techniques.
The primary objective of PCAM is to strengthen practical research capabilities and create opportunities for students and early-career researchers to develop expertise in microscopy. The programme combines theoretical foundations with practical training, enabling participants to understand modern microscopy methods and their applications in biological and scientific research.
PCAM covers important areas of light and electron microscopy, including confocal microscopy, widefield microscopy, super-resolution techniques and other advanced imaging approaches. Participants are introduced to microscopy workflows, image acquisition and analysis, instrumentation and research-oriented applications.
The programme is designed to provide an immersive learning experience through classroom sessions, practical demonstrations and hands-on laboratory training. Participants gain exposure to advanced research instruments and benefit from academic guidance, mentoring and interaction with researchers and subject experts.
The programme also encourages interdisciplinary learning and research collaboration, helping participants develop practical competence, analytical skills and a deeper understanding of microscopy-enabled research. Through PCAM, Soban Singh Jeena University aims to contribute towards strengthening advanced scientific training and research capabilities.
A specialised professional training programme in advanced research microscopy designed to build practical knowledge and research-oriented skills.
Covers important light and electron microscopy techniques, including confocal, widefield, super-resolution and other advanced imaging approaches with strong theoretical and practical exposure.
Participants gain practical exposure to advanced research instruments and microscopy facilities available through Soban Singh Jeena University and its academic collaborations.
Learn through academic guidance, research mentoring and interaction with experienced faculty members, researchers and subject experts.
A blended learning approach combining classroom sessions, online learning, practical demonstrations and hands-on laboratory training.
The programme helps participants strengthen practical competence, research capabilities and career readiness in microscopy-enabled scientific fields.
Any fresh graduates, master's students, PhD scholars, researchers, and professionals from microscopy relevant industries can apply.
Note: The PCAM application is currently open only to candidates from India. At present, the programme is not available to international students.
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Live online lectures and theoretical training
Hands-on laboratory training and practical exposure
Overall academic coordination, programme development, infrastructure support and delivery
Academic collaboration, research support, technical expertise, training and knowledge-sharing initiatives
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