Course Overview:
B.Sc - Zoology: A 3-year course on animal biology, including anatomy, physiology, and ecology. The program covers animal classification, evolution, and behavior, with practical labs and field studies. Students develop skills in research and data analysis to understand animal life and ecosystems.
The course duration is 3 years, divided into 6 semesters.
Syllabus:
B.Sc. in Zoology focuses on the study of animals, their biological processes, genetics, evolution, and ecology. The course includes both theoretical and practical exposure to animal science.
Semester 1:
Animal Diversity I (Non-Chordates)
Cell Biology
Ecology and Wildlife Biology
Practical I: Dissections and Taxonomy
Semester 2:
Animal Diversity II (Chordates)
Molecular Biology
Genetics I
Practical II: Anatomy and Physiology
Semester 3:
Comparative Anatomy of Vertebrates
Physiology I (Homeostasis)
Biochemistry
Practical III: Comparative Anatomy and Biochemistry
Semester 4:
Developmental Biology
Endocrinology and Physiology II
Genetics II
Practical IV: Developmental Biology and Endocrinology
Semester 5:
Evolutionary Biology
Immunology
Environmental Biology and Conservation
Practical V: Ecology and Evolutionary Studies
Semester 6:
Parasitology
Entomology
Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering
Project Work and Dissertation
Practical VI: Biotechnology and Parasitology
Average Fees:
The average fee structure for B.Sc in Zoology ranges between ₹15,000 to ₹1,50,000 per year depending on the institution.
Exams to Attend:
Admission to B.Sc in Zoology is typically merit-based, but some institutions conduct entrance exams. Popular exams include:
DUET (Delhi University Entrance Test)
BHU UET (Banaras Hindu University Undergraduate Entrance Test)
CUET (Common University Entrance Test)
IPU CET (Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test)
JMI Entrance Exam (Jamia Millia Islamia Entrance Exam)
Top Ten Ranking Institutions in India (Combined):
St. Xavier's College, Mumbai
Loyola College, Chennai
Christ University, Bengaluru
Presidency College, Chennai
Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi
Madras Christian College, Chennai
University of Delhi, New Delhi
Fergusson College, Pune
Mount Carmel College, Bengaluru
University of Calcutta, Kolkata
Top Ten Institutions in Kerala:
St. Teresa’s College, Ernakulam
Maharaja’s College, Ernakulam
Sacred Heart College, Ernakulam
Mar Ivanios College, Thiruvananthapuram
Farook College, Kozhikode
St. Thomas College, Thrissur
CMS College, Kottayam
Government Victoria College, Palakkad
Nirmalagiri College, Kannur
Providence College, Kozhikode