MSc Zoology Course Highlights

M.Sc in Zoology Course Overview

The term Zoology is derived from two ancient Greek words zoon means "animals" and logos means "study". Zoology focuses on the life of terrestrial and aquatic animals. The whole scientific study of physiology, behavior, distribution, classification, and structure of both living and extinct animals along with their interaction with the ecosystem falls under the broad section of biological science that is Zoology.

Course Description:

Master of Science in Zoology is a post-graduate program with a minimum of two academic years. Course duration can slightly vary across various Universities.

One can complete his/her Master's studies in Zoology full-time, part-time or through a distance learning program depending upon the University’s norms and availability.

What is Master of Science [M.Sc] (Zoology)?

This particular course deals with the overall study of the animal kingdoms such as behavior, structure, evolution, classification, distribution, etc about terrestrial and aquatic living and extinct animals.

Subjects that use to be undertaken in two years of course curriculums are Genetics and Genetic Engineering, Parasites and Immunity, Cell and receptor Biology, Development and Differentiation, Ecology, Biostatics, bioinformatics, and Instrumentation, etc.

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidate should hold the graduate degree from a recognized University in Medical and Allied Medical Sciences/ Biosciences/ Life sciences with a minimum aggregate of 50% which can vary across different Universities.

MSc Zoology Syllabus

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M.Sc in Zoology Course Scope (Job Types)

Private Sector Career Options

• Animal Behaviour and Training Specialist
• Veterinarian
• Wildlife Biologist
• Conservationist
• zoologist Zoo Curator and Animal and Wildlife Educator
• Animal Trainer
• Conservationist
• Wildlife Biologist
• Zookeeper

Public Employment Area

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Lecturer

Ministry of Science & Technology

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