BSc Zoology with Botany and Chemistry

Bachelor of Science in Zoology is a three-year undergraduate programme consisting of 6 semesters.covers the form, function, and behavior of animals and elucidates general biological principles through the study of specialized or experimentally tractable systems.

  • Zoology or Animal Biology is the branch of biology which pertains to the living as well as extinct animals and their interaction with their ecosystems. 
  • It is well-structured with theory-based papers along with practical sessions to provide a hands-on experience to the students and help them comprehend scientific concepts easily.
  • The subjects taught during the course include Animal Physiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Developmental Biology, Biotechnology, Functional Histology, Ecology, Immunology, Genetics & Genomics, Bioinformatics, Environmental Management, Biodiversity: Non-Chordata, Biodiversity: Chordata, Evolutionary Biology, Cell Biology.
  • This course prepares students to experience the high possibilities in the emerging fields of Biology like Animal Biotechnology, Biodiversity Studies, Environmental Management, Ecosystem Monitoring, and Animal Bioinformatics. It also focuses on developing students’ practical scientific skills.
  • The curriculum of the course caters to the current requirements of B.Sc (Hons.) Zoology students. The contents have been prepared to familiarize them with the widening horizons of Biological Science.

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 Zoology. Some of them are given below.

  • The course provides various career growth opportunities and promotes the growth in knowledge one has already acquired.
  • The course imparts an in-depth knowledge about the various aspects of the subject like Animal Physiology, Biochemistry, Genetics & Genomics, Biodiversity, etc..
  • The course offers handsome salary packages ranging from 4 lakhs per annum up to 7 lakhs per annum.

The course opens up various career opportunities in front of students. Students can either find themselves working in the respective field or pursuing higher education in the related fields. Either way, their knowledge of the subject builds up.

 

A brief Information regarding the BSc Zoology course is mentioned in the table below. 

Course level

Undergraduate

Full-form

Bachelors of Science in Zoology

Duration of the Course

3 years

Eligibility

A candidate must have passed Class XII with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks.

Examination type

Semester-based

Top Job Positions

Zoology faculty member, forensic expert, Wildlife Biologists, Ecologist, Veterinarian, Zoologist, Nutrition Specialist, Research Associate, Biomedical scientist

Top Recruiting Fields/Areas

Colleges, Indian Forest Service (IFS), Animal biodiversity prospecting, wildlife conservation, environmental management, Bioinformatics, Ecosystem monitoring.

Syllabus

Core(Zoology)
Complimentary(Chemistry,Botany)