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GOOD OPTION: Zoology students can pursue environment management at a higher level.
Career in zoology
I am a Plus Two science student. I am interested in pursuing a research career in zoology. I would like to know about the available options and the scope of pursuing such a career.
Priyanka Menon
Thrissur
Those who have passed plus two examinations with high marks in physics, chemistry, biology and mathematics/home science subject combinations are eligible to pursue B.Sc. Zoology. Aspirants must also have an interest in wildlife.
To become a zoologist, you have to pursue a basic university degree in zoology and then go for M.Sc. and Ph.D. programmes in zoology or allied subjects. Those who secure a high qualification in zoology/allied fields can find employment in wildlife/environmental conservation, agriculture, fisheries and research/academic fields.
Meritorious graduates in zoology have several other higher-study options such as biotechnology, bioinformatics, medicine, pharmacy, veterinary science, education, biochemistry, microbiology, environmental science, environment management, forestry, marine studies, human genetics, wildlife science, business administration (biotechnology), sericulture technology, phytomedical science and technology, forestry management, industrial hygiene and safety, industrial fisheries, marine biology, oceanography and coastal area studies, anatomy/medical anatomy, dialysis therapy, animal biotechnology, costal aquaculture, marine food technology, marine biology and oceanography etc. After graduation you can choose anyone of these according to your aptitude.
In Kerala, B.Sc. Zoology course is available in almost all affiliated colleges under the University of Kerala, Mahatma Gandhi University, the University of Calicut and Kannur University.
M.Sc. Zoology
M.Sc. zoology courses are being offered by the following colleges/universities departments:
Kerala University
Sanatana Dharma College,
Alappuzha
Milad-E-Sherief Memorial
College, Kayamkulam
Sree Narayana College,
Cherthala
Fathima Matha National
College, Kollam
Sree Narayana College,
Kollam
St. Stephen's College,
Pathanapuram
NSS College, Pandalam
Government College for
Women,
Thiruvananthapuram
Mahatma Gandhi College,
Thiruvananthapuram
Mar Ivanious College,
Thiruvananthapuram
University College,
Thiruvananthapuram
The Department of Zoology, University Campus, Kariavattom offers M.Sc., M.Phil. and Ph.D.
M.G. University
Maharajas College,
Ernakulam
Mar Athanasius College,
Kothamangalam
Nirmala College,
Muvattupuzha
Seacred Heart College,
Thevara
St. Alberts College,
Ernakulam
Alphonsa College, Pala
CMS College, Kottayam
NSS Hindu College,
Changanacherry
SB College, Changanacherry
Catholicate College,
Pathanamthitta
Marthoma College, Thiruvalla
St. Thomas College,
Kozhancherry
Calicut University
Government College,
Madappally
St. Joseph's College, Devagiri
Malabar Christian College,
Kozhikode
Farook College, Feroke
Dr. Gafoor Memorial MES
Mampad College
Government Victoria College,
Palakkad
S.N. College, Alathur
St. Thomas College, Thrissur
Christ College, Irinjalakkuda
SN College, Nattika
St. Alosius College, Elthuruth,
Thrissur
Kannur University
Sree Narayana College,
Kannur
JRF / Lectureship
After the successful completion of M.Sc. or those who have passed M.Sc. Zoology with minimum 55 per cent (SC/ST students require only 50 per cent marks) are eligible to appear for the Joint CSIR-UGC test for Junior Research Fellowship and eligibility for lectureship.
Those who qualify the lectureship examination will be eligible for recruitment as lectures in colleges/universities departments and those who qualify JRF will be eligible to pursue Ph.D. programme with fellowship/scholarship. Age limit for JRF (NET) is 28 years and there is no upper age limit for lectureship. Final year M.Sc. students can also write for JRF/Lectureship examination.
Doctoral Programme
The Department of Zoology under the University of Kerala provides facilities for doctoral programme in the areas of animal physiology, genetic toxicology, wetland biology, environmental biology, ornithology and human genetics. Major facilities include animal tissue culture, animal house, etc. The Department of Zoology under the University Calicut also provide research facilities leading to Ph.D. Several other universities in India also provide Ph.D. programmes in Zoology.
Other options
Biotechnology at master's degree level is one of the better options for graduates in zoology with 55 per cent marks. Kerala, MG, Cochin Universities offered M.Sc. Biotechnology courses.
Every year, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, holds a combined biotechnology entrance examination for admission to M.Sc. Biotechnology/M.Sc. Agri./MV.Sc. (Biotechnology)/ M.Tech. Biotechnology courses offered by various universities.
The Cochin University of Science and Technology (Cusat) conducts M.Sc. Biotechnology, M.Sc. Environmental Technology, M.Sc. Marine Biology courses. Meritorious zoology graduates are also eligible for admission to these courses.
The Amrita School of Applied Sciences, Clappana, Kollam, conducts M.Sc. Biotechnology, Bioinformatics courses. Graduates in any discipline of science with biology background are eligible for admission.
The School of Biosciences under Mahatma Gandhi University offers M.Sc. Biotechnology, Microbiology and Biochemistry courses. B.Sc. degree holders in zoology, botany, biochemistry, biophysics, microbiology, biotechnology, chemistry and physics with 55 per cent marks in part III optional subjects are eligible for admission.
The School of Environmental Sciences, under Mahatma Gandhi University conducts, M.Sc. Environmental Sciences and Management. Meritorious graduates in zoology are also eligible for admission.
The School of Life Sciences (Department of Biotechnology and Microbiology) Kannur University, Thalassery campus, Palayad, conducts M.Sc. Biotechnology and Microbiology courses. Graduates in zoology, botany, biochemistry, chemistry, microbiology/life sciences with not less than 50 per cent marks in aggregate (excluding languages) are eligible for admission.
The Annamalai University offers M.Sc. Zoology, Environmental Biotechnology, Marine Biology and Oceanography, Coastal Aquaculture, Marine Biotechnology, Marine Food Technology and Marine Microbiology. Meritorious graduates in zoology are eligible for admission to all these courses.
Bangalore Uiversity, Jnanabharathi Campus, offers M.Sc. in Biotechnology, Zoology, Applied Genetics, Environmental Science. Meritorious graduates in zoology can also seek admission.
The School of Applied Life Sciences, (Pathanamthitta Centre) under the Mahatma Gandhi University conducts M.Sc. Fishery Biology and Aquaculture. Graduates in zoology/botany/ chemistry with zoology as subsidiary subject or BF.Sc. or B.Sc. Aquaculture with 55 per cent marks in optional subjects are eligible for admission.
The Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences (Amrita Vishwa Vidhyapeetham), Kochi - 682 026 offers M.Sc. Medical Anatomy (three years), M.Sc. Dialysis Therapy (three years) courses. Meritorious zoology graduates are eligible for admission.
The School of Medical Education under the MG University Kottayam also conducts M.Sc. Anatomy (two years) course. B.Sc. holders in zoology with 50 per cent marks are eligible for admission.
Bharathidasan University, Thiruchirappalli, conducts M.Sc. Animal Biotechnology. Meritorious graduates in zoology/animal sciences/biotechnology/ biochemistry/ fisheries science and veterinary science are eligible for admission.
Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, offers M.Sc. Animal Science/Biotechnology/ Bioinformatics / Environmental Sciences / Industrial Biotechnology. Meritorious graduates in zoology are also eligible for admission.
The University of Hyderabad offers M.Sc. in Animal Biotechnology. Graduates in zoology are also eligible for admission.
The Central Sericulture Research and Training Institute, Srirampura, Manandavadi Road, Mysore - 570 008, has introduced a two-year M.Sc. Sericulture Technology course, which is affiliated to University of Mysore. Entry qualification is B.Sc. degree with sericulture as a major optional subjects/or B.Sc. degree with any three of the subjects as optional - zoology/botany/ chemistry/ biochemistry /microbiology /bioscience /biotechnology /environmental science or B.Sc. Agriculture with minimum 45 per cent marks. Selection is through an entrance test.
Mar Athanasius College for Advanced Studies, Thiruvalla (affiliated to MG University, Kottayam) has introduced M.Sc. Phytomedical Sciences and Technology course. Entry qualification for this course is B.Sc. with 55 per cent marks in botany, zoology, biotechnology, microbiology, environmental science (with botany as subsidiary), chemistry, biochemistry or agriculture/MBBS/BAMS/ B.Pharm.
Alagappa University, Karaikudi, conduct M.Sc. Oceanography and Costal Area Studies. Meritorious graduates in zoology/botany/ chemistry/ fishery sciences/ microbiology/ agriculture are eligible for admission.
The Wildlife Institute of India, Dehra Dun, conducts M.Sc. Wildlife Science (affiliated to Saurashtra University). Entry qualification is B.Sc. (with biology as major subject), B.Sc. Agri./ Forestry/Environmental Sciences, BV.Sc. with 55 per cent marks. For details visit www.wii.gov.in
Forest Research Institute (deemed university) Dehra Dun offers M.Sc. Forestry (economics and management), M.Sc. Environment Management and Postgraduate Diploma in Plantation Technology. Meritorious gradates in zoology are eligible. For details visit www.icfre.org.
Madras Christian College offers M.Sc. Marine Studies and Coastal Resource Management (self-financing course). This course helps you to secure a job in public and private sectors as scientific assistants / research officers, marine conservators, costal zone managers, marine ecologists, etc. Graduates in zoology/ botany / biotechnology / physics, etc. are eligible for admission. For details visit www.mcc.edu.in.
Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute (deemed university), Chennai, offers M.Sc. Biotechnology/ Human Genetics course. Meritorious graduates in zoology are eligible for admission.
The SRM Institute of Science and Technology (deemed university), Chennai, offers integrated M.Sc. Biotechnology and Bioinformation course for Plus Two science students. Also conduct M.Sc. Biotechnology and Bioinformatics course for graduates in life science.
The University of Madras offers M.Sc. Zoology (Special) / Industrial Microbiology / Biotechnology/ Anatomy. Graduates in zoology with good marks are eligible for admission to these courses.
In the management side, the Indian Institute of Forest Management, Bhopal, (www.iifm.ac.in) , conducts a postgraduate programme in forestry management. Graduates in any discipline are eligible for admission. Selection is through IIM-CAT score / group discussion and interview.
The Department of Management Sciences, University of Pune (www.dms.unipune.ernet.in) offers MBA (Biotechnology). Zoology graduates are eligible for admission. Selection is through ATMA test score/group discussion and personal interview.
Kuvempu University in Karnataka offers M.Sc. Wildlife Management (http://kuvempu.ac.in or www.kuvempuuniversity.org)
The Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, provides higher-study facilities in integrated Ph.D. in Biological Science. First class B.Sc. degree holders in physical, chemical and biological sciences are eligible for admission. Selection is based on IISc. entrance test and interview (www.iisc.ernet.in)
GOPAKUMAR KARAKONAM
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