M.Sc Zoology

Hello Alisha,

Yes, you can pursue an M.Sc. in Zoology after completing a B.Sc. in Botany. Many universities accept candidates from diverse biological sciences backgrounds, including Botany, for their Zoology master's programs.

However, eligibility criteria can vary among institutions. Some universities may require specific undergraduate coursework or a minimum percentage in your B.Sc. It's advisable to review the admission requirements of the universities you're interested in to ensure you meet their criteria.

Best of luck with your future studies!

M.Sc. in Zoology program at S.S. Jain Subodh PG College, the eligibility criteria require candidates to have completed a B.Sc. with at least 55% marks from the University of Rajasthan or any other recognized university within Rajasthan. For applicants from universities outside Rajasthan, a minimum of 60% is required. Admission is based on merit, determined by the marks obtained in the qualifying examination. 

The college releases merit lists for admissions, which include cutoff percentages. For the 2024-25 session, the third merit list for PG courses, including M.Sc. Zoology, was valid up to August 27, 2024. 

If you have 55 percent, you are eligible to get admission to any central university in India, not only at University Shahpura. 

55% is the minimum criteria for any Institute in India: IITs, IISC, or central university. This is for unreserved and category. If you belong to the SC and ST category, then minimum criteria is 50%.

Experts do advise the aspiring students to opt for a PG degree such as an MSc for zoology course as the candidates who complete their graduation are known to have more wider options available for future with high incomes as compared to graduate degree holders. PG degrees regardless of any course, open a gateway to new lucrative opportunities

Forensic Laboratories, Animal Clinics, Aquariums, Agrochemical Companies are some of the widely popular recruiting agencies in the field of MSc Zoology. These recruiters hire candidates with the relevant skills and knowledge having the desire to learn so that they can be offered their well deserved opportunities to help them rise in their careers.

The MSc in Zoology at Andhra University programme focuses on the study of animals. The whole curriculum includes several core and elective subjects. The names of the projects included in the first semester of MSc in Zoology at AU Vishakhapatnam are: 

• Biosystematics, Biodiversity and Taxonomy
• Biostatistics and Bioinformatics
• Tools &Techniques for Biology
• Molecular Cell Biology

Banaras Hindu University and Delhi University are one of the top institutions in India that can provide an M.Sc. in Zoology. Aligarh Muslim University and Calcutta University are other well-known institutions offering quality courses. The curriculum of the universities is rich and detailed, and so is their faculty, and there are good placement prospects too. Not to forget the top rank in Delhi University's Hindu College and Miranda House for its Zoology course. Consider factors such as faculty expertise, research facilities, and campus environment when making your choice.

Here's the idea of eligibility criteria for IGNOU MSc Zoology: