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Master of Science (Zoology)

Faculty of Life Sciences (Post Graduate Programmes)

M.Sc. Zoology is a post graduate programme which provide students with the opportunity to study Animal life in all its Diversity & includes structures, Embryology, Evolution, Classifications, Habits & Distribution of all animals, both living & extinct. It also provide them with a suitable foundation for careers in Teaching, Research, Conservation of endangered species & Biological control of pests etc. It emphasizes a mix of modern molecular Laboratory expertise, Practical field skills & traditional Taxonomy. This course is much in demand offering lucrative job opportunities abroad also.

Eligibility

  • B.Sc. (Medical) with 50% marks with Zoology as one of the subjects.
  • B.Sc. (Honours)

Duration

2 Years/ 1 Year*

Semester

4 Semesters

Semester Detail

Semester – I

  • Functional Organisation of Animals – I
  • Animal Ecology
  • Cell Biology
  • Concepts of Biotechnology
  • Computer Programming and Data Processing
  • Practical (Functional Organization of Animals-I)
  • Practical-II (Ecology and Cell Biology)

Students can opt any one of the following interdisciplinary optional courses

  • IDEC-1101 – Communication Skills
  • IDEM-1362- Basics of Music (Vocal)
  • IDEH-1313- Human Rights and Constitutional Duties
  • IDEI-1124- Basics of Computer Applications
  • IDEW-1275- Indian heritage: Contribution to the World

*Credits/Grade points of the courses will not be included in the SGPA/CGPA of semester.

Semester – II

  • Functional Organisation of Animals – II
  • Applied Zoology – I (Invertebrates)
  • Evolution
  • Biosystematics
  • Seminar
  • Practical-III (Functional Organization of Animals–II)
  • Practical-IV (Evolution and Applied Zoology-I)

Semester – III

  • Research Techniques & Methodology
  • Developmental Biology-I
  • General Biochemistry
  • Applied Zoology- II (Vertebrates)
  • Practical – V (Research Techniques and Applied Zoology -II)
  • Practical  – VI (Developmental Biology & Biochemistry)

Students can opt any one of the following interdisciplinary optional courses.The ID Course opted in SEM-I cannot be opted in SEM – III.

  • IDEC – 3101- Communication Skills
  • IDEM -3362- Basic Music (Vocal)
  • IDEH -3313- Human Rights and Constitutional Duties
  • IDEI – 3124- Basics of Computer Applications
  • IDEW-3275- Indian heritage: Contribution to the World

* Credits/Grade points of these courses will not be included in the SGPA/CGPA of semester.

Semester – IV

  • Animal Behaviour & WildLife Conservation
  • Molecular Genetics
  • Concepts of Immunology
  • Developmental Biology- II
  • Biosystematics
  • Practical–VII (Animal Behaviour and Wildlife Conservation)
  • Practical–VIII (Genetics and Biosystematics)
  • Project

Related Departments(s)

Zoology