byGaganDeep
Updated on - 12 Aug, 2024
Master of Science in Zoology is a post graduate course of study that deals with the systematic study of ways of life, evolution, structure, functions, genetics and habitats and taxonomy of animals and animal communities. The duration of M.Sc. Zoology is typically 2 years, which is further sub-divided into four semesters. These current areas of focus are reflected in the curriculum through such advanced classes as animal diversity, biochemistry, ecology, evolution, genetics, cell biology, developmental biology, animal physiology, and behavior classes.
For admission to M.Sc Zoology programs of various colleges and universities in India, students need to take some of the following national level entrance examination: CUCET, JNUEE, DUET, BHU-PET, GATE and other State level tests as conducted by the particular State. There are also many institutes that have merit based admission based on the qualifying Graduate entrance test.
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| - Full Form | MSc Zoology |
| - Duration | 2 years |
| - Course Level | Postgraduate |
| - Eligibility | BSc Zoology/Life Sciences/Biology |
| - Top Colleges | University of Delhi, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Banaras Hindu University, Aligarh Muslim University |
| - Entrance Exam | UGC NET, CSIR NET, GATE |
1. Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in Zoology or any other life science as a major subject with minimum 50% marks of total marks obtained in the degree course are eligible.
2. Students from other B.Sc disciplines like botany, chemistry, biochemistry can apply if they have covered zoology related topics in their course work.
3. As for the matter of admission, some colleges do set entrance exams while others admit candidates based on merit lists.
4. A little relaxation is provided to students belonging to the reserved category in terms of percentage as per the government norms.
5. Candidates who are in their final year of graduation can apply on a provisional basis whereby they will be required to submit original documents once they complete their studies.
6. Good communication and good analytical skills will be an added advantage for the course.
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| Animal Physiology | Physiology of organs, Physiology of systems |
| Biochemistry | Biomolecules, Metabolic pathways |
| Biostatistics | Statistical analysis, Data interpretation |
| Cell Biology | Cell structure, Cell function |
| Developmental Biology | Embryonic development, Morphogenesis |
| Ecology | Ecosystems, Population dynamics |
| Evolutionary Biology | Mechanisms of evolution, Phylogeny |
| Genetics | Mendelian genetics, Molecular genetics |
| Immunology | Immune system, Immunological techniques |
| Microbiology | Microbial diversity, Microbial interactions |
| Molecular Biology | DNA technology, Gene expression |
| Wildlife Biology | Conservation biology, Wildlife management |
| Zoology | Animal diversity, Animal behavior |
Tabulated below is the collection of the Top 10 Private Master of Science [M.Sc] (Zoology) Colleges in India with Fee Structure, including their key features.
| Name of the institute | Location | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Christ University | Bangalore, Karnataka | INR 380,000 |
| K.T.H.M. College | Nashik, Maharashtra | INR 40,000 |
| Loyola College | Chennai, Tamil Nadu | INR 86,000 |
| Madras Christian College | Chennai, Tamil Nadu | INR 49,000 |
| Mithibai College of Arts | Mumbai, Maharashtra | INR 95,000 |
| Modern College of Arts Science and Commerce | Pune, Maharashtra | -- |
| NSS Hindu College | Changanacherry, Kerala | -- |
| SS Jain Subodh PG College | Jaipur, Rajasthan | INR 66,000 |
| St Teresa's College (Autonomous) | Ernakulam, Kerala | INR 45,000 |
| Vaagdevi Degree and PG College | Warangal, Telangana | INR 81,000 |
Tabulated below is the collection of the Top 10 Government Master of Science [M.Sc] (Zoology) Colleges in India with Fee Structure, including their key features.
| Name of the institute | Location | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Andhra University | Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh | INR 749,280 |
| Maharaja Krishnakumarsinhji Bhavnagar University | Bhavnagar, Gujarat | INR 470,000 |
| Sardar Patel University | Vallabh Vidyanagar, Gujarat | INR 68,140 |
| Utkal University | Bhubaneswar, Orissa | INR 296,000 |
| University of Lucknow | Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh | INR 162,160 |
| Fakir Mohan University | Balasore, Orissa | INR 59,742 |
| Asutosh College | Kolkata, West Bengal | INR 42,550 |
| Gangadhar Meher University | Sambalpur, Orissa | INR 45,000 |
| Hansraj College | New Delhi, Delhi NCR | INR 50,485 |
| Hindu College | New Delhi, Delhi NCR | INR 24,600 |