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Akansha Bisht

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The highest paying job after a BSc in Zoology depends on factors like your experience, advanced degrees, and specialization. Some of the highest-paying jobs for those with a BSc in Zoology include:
Research Scientist: You can work in universities, government laboratories, or research institutions in areas like genetics, animal behavior, ecology, or wildlife conservation.
Professor of Zoology: In India, the national average salary for a professor of zoology is INR 15.8 LPA.

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Akansha Bisht

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No, you cannot do a BSc in Zoology without Physics, as it is a core subject for admission to the course. The minimum requirement for admission to a BSc in Zoology is to pass Class 12 from the Science stream with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB) as core subjects. 

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Akansha Bisht

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Selecting the right subject combination is important for any course. With the right subject studied, students can explore the appropriate career options for them. Therefore, it is important to know about the optional subjects. BSc Zoology subjects are included with a few optional papers. Here are some of them:

Animal Cell Biotechnology

Exploring the Brain: Structure and Function

Animal Diversity

Food, Nutrition and Health

Aquatic Biology

Human Physiology

Environment and Public Health

Insect Vectors and Diseases

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Akansha Bisht

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Here are some elective subjects covered in BSc Zoology course:

Non-Chordates I: Protista to Pseudocoelomates

Fundamentals of Biochemistry

Perspectives in Ecology

Comparative Anatomy of Vertebrates

Non-chordates II: Coelomates

Physiology: Life Sustaining Systems

Cell Biology

Biochemistry of Metabolic Processes

Diversity of Chordates

Molecular Biology

Physiology: Controlling and Coordinating Systems

Principles of Genetics

Developmental Biology

Evolutionary Biology

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Akansha Bisht

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Here are some top BSc Zoology college options in India offering great placement opportunities to graduates:

BSc Zoology CollegesAverage Package Offered
Dibrugarh Hanumanbax Surajmall Kanoi CollegeINR 38.2 LPA
MKR Government CollegeINR 12.7 LPA
Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Centenary CollegeINR 11 LPA
Government First Grade College, ChikkaballapurINR 10.8 LPA
Scottish Church CollegeINR 10.57 LPA

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Akansha Bisht

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Students must acquire the required skills for the successful competition of the BSc Zoology course to become an all-round professional. The course necessitates extensive academic reading. Aside from reading habits, students must also have a variety of skills that will assist them in completing the course. These skills will also assist them in developing their personality and finding suitable employment in the industry. The following are the skills required for BSc Zoology:

Interpersonal Skills Observation Skills 
Reading Skills Research Skills 
Critical Thinking Ability Problem-Solving Approach 
Analytical Skills Team Management Skills 
Knowledge of Biology Interest in Science 
Leadership Skills Listening Skills 

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Akansha Bisht

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Over the past years, BSc Zoology has emerged as one of the most sought-after degrees in India in terms of personal growth and career growth opportunities. There are many benefits to pursuing BSc in Zoology. Some of them are given below.

  • It provides various career growth opportunities and promotes the growth in knowledge one has already acquired.
  • It imparts in-depth knowledge about the various aspects of the subject like Animal Physiology, Biochemistry, Genetics & Genomics, Biodiversity, etc.
  • It offers handsome salary packages ranging from INR 4 LPA up to 7 LPA.
  • It opens up various career opportunities in front of students. Students can eit
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Akansha Bisht

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Indeed! However, liking a course also depends on your skill sets and interests. BSc Zoology lets students opt for career options in many fields like Aquariums, Veterinary clinics, research centers, Indian Forest Services, etc. 

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Akansha Bisht

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Two important subfields of the much larger scientific subject known as Biology are Botany and Zoology. Zoology is solely concerned with the study of animals, whereas Botany is the study of plants. Nonetheless, Zoology and Botany play a significant role in our day-to-day existence. Here are some key differences between BSc Botany and BSc Zoology.

Parameters

BSc Botany

BSc Zoology

Course Duration

3 Years

3 Years

Course Fee

INR 396 to INR 5 Lakh

INR 396 to INR 5 Lakh

Top Colleges

BHU, DU, AMU, Panjab University, LPU, etc. 

BHU, DU, AMU, Panjab University, Amity University, etc. 

Entrance Exams

CUET, LPU NEST

CUET, LPU NEST

Job Profiles

Botanist, Plant Taxonomist, Ecologist, Agronomist, Horticulturist, etc. 

Animal Care Specialist, Conservationist, Wildlife Biologist, Zoo Curator, Wildlife Educator, etc.

Top Recruiters

Bayer, Syngenta, Johnson & Johnson, Genentech, Lloyd's Botanical Garden, etc.

Amway, Stryker, Phillips, Medtronic, Scripps Health, etc.

Average Salary

INR 4.5 LPA

INR 6.7 LPA

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Varun Murugan

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Yes, a B.Sc. Zoology student with minor subjects in Botany and Human Physiology is eligible to appear for the IIT JAM Biotechnology exam. The eligibility criteria state that candidates must have a bachelor's degree in any branch of biological sciences, which includes Zoology, along with a background in subjects like Botany and Physiology. Additionally, candidates need to meet the minimum aggregate marks requirement, typically around 50%

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