Zoology

Eligibility criteria differ for UG, PG, and PhD courses in zoology. A Science stream candidate who clears Class 12 with Biology as a subject is eligible for admission to BSc Zoology. For the PG course in Zoology subject, BSc/BSc (Hons) in Zoology is a must, though candidates who passed BSc/BA in medical and allied medical sciences/biosciences/life sciences are also eligible to apply.

For a PhD, a Post-graduation degree in a relevant discipline with 55% (50% for SC/ST candidates) is a must.

If you're passionate about understanding and conserving specific animal species or working directly with animals, Zoology might be more suitable. On the other hand, if you're interested in broader environmental issues, sustainability, and how human activities impact the environment as a whole, Environmental Science might align better with your goals.

Candidates can check the table below to see the comparison between the two.

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More than 1,200 colleges are offering MSc Zoology and out of them, most colleges offer great placement opportunities to students. Here are some options you can look for:

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No, IITs generally offer Engineering and technology-based programs and Zoology is a discipline of Biology. IITs offer programs like MSc Mathematics,  Chemical Engineering,  Aerospace Engineering, BTech, etc.

In MSc Zoology course curriculum, a few lab subjects are also included: 

• Preparation of single cell suspension from bone marrow and spleen (spleenocytes) of mice.
• Cell counting and viability testing of the spleenocytes prepared.
• Preparation and study of phagocytosis by spleen/peritoneal macrophages 
• Macrophage functional analysis by: a)Phagocytosis, b) Nitric oxide estimation
• DNA quantification and purity of DNA.
• Restriction enzyme digestion of plasmid DNA.
• Purification of DNA from an agarose gel.
• Vector and insert ligation. 

Molecular Cell Biology, Biochemistry and Biostatistics, Functions and Structure of Invertebrates, Immunology and Biotechnology, Environment and Ecological Evolution are the core MSc Zoology subjects.
Marine Biology, Applied Entomology, Aquaculture and Fish Biology, Applied Microbiology, Animal Migration and Behaviour Due to Global Warming, and Applied Entomology are the elective subjects in the course curriculum.

Pharmaceutical, Food Industry, Breweries, Biotechnology, Public Utilities Petroleum, mining forest, Education, NGOs, and Agriculture are the main recruiting sectors for Zoology jobs in India.

Your future will be shaped by the career you select, so it's critical to think carefully about a variety of factors, including "What is the scope after doing an M.Sc. in zoology?" "How many job opportunities are there after an M.Sc. in zoology?" and "What is the salary after an M.Sc. in zoology?" The following is a list of a few of the factors:

• Future scope Salary,
• Entitlements,
• Terms & Conditions
• Job Market Outlook
• Company Culture,
• and History Employee Benefits

Students with observant minds and curiosity towards animals can choose to pursue an MSc in Zoology. Other than this, there are certain qualities that they must possess to make it big in the industry. Some of the most necessary skills for a successful MSc zoology are mentioned in the table below:

• Observation skills
• Research skills
• Knowledge of Biology
• Reading skills
• Interest in Animal Biology
• Critical thinking skills
• Interest in Science
• Communication skills