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B.Sc. Zoology

3 Years UG ₹40k–2 LPA Avg. Salary: ₹3-8 LPA

About B.Sc. Zoology

A B.Sc. in Zoology is a three-year undergraduate degree program that focuses on the scientific study of animals, their behavior, physiology, evolution, genetics, ecology, and classification. The course provides students with comprehensive knowledge of animal life, from microscopic organisms to complex vertebrates, while exploring their interaction with the environment. It is an ideal program for students passionate about wildlife, biodiversity, conservation, animal healthcare, and biological research. Students learn about animal anatomy, physiology, embryology, genetics, ecology, taxonomy, parasitology, microbiology, wildlife biology, and environmental science. With increasing global awareness of biodiversity conservation, wildlife protection, environmental sustainability, and animal health, the demand for zoology graduates continues to grow. Zoologists play a significant role in wildlife conservation projects, ecological research, veterinary support, fisheries, environmental monitoring, pharmaceutical research, and biotechnology. After completing a B.Sc. in Zoology, students can pursue higher education such as an M.Sc. in Zoology, Wildlife Biology, Marine Biology, Environmental Science, Biotechnology, Genetics, or Veterinary Science.

Eligibility Criteria

Must have completed 10+2 (Class 12) from a recognized board.
Should have studied Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB) as compulsory subjects.
50%–60% aggregate marks in Class 12.
Admission is based on merit or entrance examinations such as CUET UG and university-specific entrance tests.

Syllabus Overview

Animal Diversity
Cell Biology
Animal Physiology
Biochemistry
Non-Chordates
Chordates
Genetics
Ecology
Developmental Biology
Immunology
Animal Biotechnology
Evolutionary Biology
Wildlife Biology
Parasitology
Environmental Biology
Marine Biology

Career Options

Zoologist · ₹4-8 LPAWildlife Biologist · ₹5-10 LPAMarine Biologist · ₹5-9 LPA

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