byGaganDeep
Updated on - 29 Jun, 2024
Ph.D. in Zoology is a doctoral education program that concentrates on the study of the behavior, endocrinology, heredity, systematization, environment and wildlife preservation of creatures. The normal period for completion of Ph.D. program is 4-6 years which encompasses course work and an exclusive research. Students are exposed to an array of upper-division classes including physiology of animals, cell biology, genetics, evolutionary biology and statistics to ensure they acquire sound knowledge in zoological concepts and research.
Generally, the entrance examination for getting into Ph.D. Zoology in India includes NET (National Eligibility Test), GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering), JEST (Joint Entrance Screening Test) and other tests conducted by various institutes / universities. Some institutes may also set up their own Written Ability Tests and interviews to short list the candidates. Performance in these common national /state level tests proves the research ability that is needed for doctoral studies.
| Highlight | Detail |
|---|---|
| Full Form | Doctor of Philosophy in Zoology |
| Duration | 3-5 years |
| Course Level | Doctoral |
| Eligibility | Master's degree in Zoology or a related field, with a minimum required percentage (usually 55-60%), and sometimes relevant research experience |
| Top Colleges | University of Delhi, Banaras Hindu University, University of Hyderabad, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Madras University, Calcutta University |
| Entrance Exam | CSIR-NET, UGC-NET, GATE, JRF, university-specific entrance exams |
1. A candidate should be a holder of Bachelor’s degree in Zoology, Biological Sciences or any related field with minimum 55% marks.
2. A minimum percentage in national or state level entrance exam such as CSIR-NET, GATE or any other similar examination.
3. holds a Master’s degree in Zoology or any related disciplines such as Animal Biology/Sciences, Wildlife Biology with not less than 55% cumulative GPA from a recognized institute/university.
4. Proposal of research area of interest as a candidate has to provide the proposal at the interview time.
5. Many of the candidates are interviewed directly by the selection committee about the knowledge of the subject, research interests and aptitude.
6. This means that admission is through testing in the qualifying examination, an interview, in addition to the academic performance and research proposal.
| Subject | Important Topics |
|---|---|
| Animal Physiology | Homeostasis, Neurophysiology, Endocrinology, Reproductive physiology, Respiratory physiology |
| Developmental Biology | Embryogenesis, Organogenesis, Stem cells, Genetic regulation of development, Evolutionary developmental biology |
| Ecology and Evolution | Population ecology, Community ecology, Conservation biology, Behavioral ecology, Evolutionary theory |
| Molecular Biology | DNA replication, Transcription, Translation, Gene regulation, Molecular techniques |
| Genetics | Mendelian genetics, Molecular genetics, Genetic mutations, Population genetics, Genomics |
| Biodiversity and Conservation | Biodiversity assessment, Conservation strategies, Endangered species, Habitat restoration, Wildlife management |
| Entomology | Insect physiology, Insect taxonomy, Insect ecology, Integrated pest management |
| Parasitology | Parasitic protozoa, Helminthology, Host-parasite interactions, Vector biology |
| Immunology | Immune system structure and function, Antigen-antibody interactions, Vaccines, Immunopathology |
| Specialization | Average Salary (INR) |
|---|---|
| Animal Behavior | 4,00,000 - 10,00,000 |
| Conservation Biology | 4,00,000 - 12,00,000 |
| Developmental Biology (focus on animals) | 5,00,000 - 14,00,000 |
| Ecology (focus on animal populations) | 4,00,000 - 12,00,000 |
| Entomology (insects) | 4,50,000 - 13,00,000 |
| Evolutionary Biology (animal focus) | 5,00,000 - 14,00,000 |
| Fisheries & Aquaculture | 4,00,000 - 11,00,000 |
| Herpetology (reptiles & amphibians) | 4,00,000 - 10,00,000 |
| Marine Biology | 5,00,000 - 15,00,000 |
| Parasitology | 4,00,000 - 12,00,000 |
| Wildlife Biology | 4,50,000 - 13,00,000 |