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Akansha Bisht

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After BSc in Zoology, you can pursue an MSc in Biotechnology. Here are some general eligibility criteria you need to fulfill though:

  • At least a 55% score on the qualifying exam is required. 
  • Graduation from a recognised university.

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Biology is the umbrella term for the scientific study of all living things. This includes animals, but also plants, fungi, and micro-organisms.
Zoology is a branch of Biology and is focused on animal life. This will include some microbiology (single-celled organisms) but is more focused on multi-cellular life (such as Daphnia and plankton), invertebrates (insects, Mollusca, etc.), and fauna (birds, reptiles, mammals, etc.).
Zoology curricula also include some Botany but in the context of animals. For example, how certain species of plants and animals interact with each other.

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Akansha Bisht

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Among 2,776 Zoology colleges in India, numerous colleges are offering great placement opportunities. Here are some top options:

Best Zoology CollegesAverage Package Offered
Dibrugarh Hanumanbax Surajmall Kanoi CollegeINR 38.2 LPA
Bharathi CollegeINR 30 LPA
Kolhan UniversityINR 19.8 LPA
Mumbai UniversityINR 18 LPA
Sri Venkateswara CollegeINR 5.34 - 15.5 LPA

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Akansha Bisht

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Yes, there are a few Distance Colleges offering Zoology courses in India. Here are some of the best options:

Distance Colleges offering ZoologyTuition Fee
Bharathidasan University VisakhapatnamINR 19,200 - 34,000
Bharathidasan University Distance LearningINR 17,300
Vidyasagar UniversityINR 14,000 - 41,000
IGNOU INR 28,000
YCMOU NashikINR 40,000

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As with most Science courses, in a Zoology Bachelor, you will start broad and narrow down your speciality as you go. In the first year, you can expect to study general biology (including microbiology) and chemistry, as well as some broad topics such as ecology and environmental science. Expect a mix of classroom learning, laboratory work and fieldwork.

  • Genetics, embryology
  • Evolution, paleobiology
  • Epigenetics, environmental physiology
  • Animal husbandry, behaviour, enrichment
  • Conservation, ecology, biodiversity
  • Freshwater biology, marine biology
  • Entomology, ornithology, herpetology, parasitology
  • Ethics, experiment and research skills, and da
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Zoology students have opportunities in government departments, environmental agencies, and educational institutions. They also have opportunities in biotechnological and pharmaceutical fields. They can choose the specialisation from structure, physiology, ethology, biogeography, marine biology, and other branches of Zoology and can pursue research in the same field. As per their specialization, they will have opportunities in the field of Conservationists, Wildlife Biologists, Zoo Curators, Wildlife Educators, Zoology Faculty, Zoology Researchers, Lab Technicians, and more.

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Zoology in simple terms means Animal Biology. It is a branch of biology that deals with the animal kingdom, including the structure, Embryology, Evolution, Classification, Habits, and distribution of all animals, both living and extinct, and how they interact with their ecosystems. Zoology courses offer study in the same field and equip Zoology students with career prospects in the respective field. 

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While there are many career options after pursuing a Zoology course, here are some Zoology career options, students can opt for:

Career Prospects

Job Roles and Responsibilities

Average Annual Salary

Wildlife Conservation and Rehabilitation

Wildlife Conservationist

INR 4-6 LPA

Wildlife Rehabilitation Specialist

INR 3-5 LPA

Zoos and Aquariums

Zookeeper

INR 2-4 LPA

Animal Behaviorist

INR 3-6 LPA

Research and Academia

Research Scientist

INR 6-10 LPA

Academic Faculty

INR 4-8 LPA

Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Industries

Biotechnologist

INR 4-8 LPA

Pharmaceutical Researcher

INR 5-10 LPA

Field Research

Wildlife Biologist

INR 3-6 LPA

Biodiversity Researcher

INR 4-7 LPA

Laboratory Research

Animal Geneticist

INR 5-9 LPA

Comparative Physiologist

INR 4-7 LPA

Conservation Education and Awareness

Conservation Educator

INR 3-6 LPA

Outreach Coordinator

INR 3-5 LPA

Environmental Sustainability and Conservation

Habitat Restoration Specialist

INR 4-7 LPA

Environmental Consultant

INR 5-9 LPA

Government and Public Service

Wildlife Inspector

INR 4-6 LPA

Public Health Officer

INR 5-8 LPA

Education and Outreach

Zoology Teacher

INR 3-6 LPA

Science Communicator

INR 4-7 LPA

Note: The information is sourced from external sites and may vary.

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You can become a Veterinarian after completing your graduation in Zoology subject. You can use your graduate degree to become a Vet Technician, to be precise.

By becoming a Vet Technician you can assist the veterinarian in major and minor procedures on animals as well as medical testing and checkups. But, to become a veterinarian, zoology majors should pursue a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree.

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Well, in that case, you have a plethora of options but out of the many specializations choose the one that matches your interest and will help you achieve your career goals. These are the potential specializations under the Zoology major:

• Biomedical science

• Ecology and evolutionary biology

• Animal behavior and neurobiology

• Cell and developmental biology

• General zoology

• Genetics

• Marine biology.

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