MSc Zoology
Program Structure
The structure of MSc Zoology program is designed to meet the challenges presented by the rapidly changing world and new scientific era. The aim of the MSc Program is to prepare the students to conduct experiments and projects using scientific methods and instrumentation, and to solve problems in the field of Zoology so that they may play vital role for the betterment of the country.
Duration
2 Years (4 Semesters)
Eligibility Criteria
BSc degree with Zoology as major subject. At least 2nd division in BSc Additional 20 marks will be granted to the applicant having combination of Zoology, Botany and Chemistry in BSc.
Scheme of Studies
Semester-1
| Course Code | Category | Course Title | Cr.Hrs. | Prerequisites |
| ZOOL-1-501 | Chemistry-II | Biochemistry I | 2-1 | |
| ZOOL-1-503 | Chemistry-II | Cell Biology I | 2-1 | |
| ZOOL-1-505 | Chemistry-II | Developmental Biology I | 2-1 | |
| ZOOL-1-507 | Chemistry-II | Physiology I | 2-1 | |
| ZOOL-1-509 | Chemistry-II | Genetics I | 2-1 | |
| ZOOL-1-511 | Chemistry-II | Animal Diversity | 2-1 |
Semester-2
| Course Code | Category | Course Title | Cr.Hrs. | Prerequisites |
| ZOOL-1-513 | Chemistry-II | Biochemistry II | 2-1 | |
| ZOOL-1-515 | Chemistry-II | Cell Biology II | 2-1 | |
| ZOOL-1-517 | Chemistry-II | Developmental Biology II | 2-1 | |
| ZOOL-1-519 | Chemistry-II | Physiology II | 2-1 | |
| ZOOL-1-521 | General | Biostatistics | 3-0 | |
| ZOOL-1-522 | Chemistry-II | Wildlife | 2-1 |
Semester-3
| Course Code | Category | Course Title | Cr.Hrs. | Prerequisites |
| ZOOL-2-601 | Chemistry-II | General Ecology | 2-1 | |
| ZOOL-2-603 | Chemistry-II | Evolution | 2-1 | |
| ZOOL-2-605 | Chemistry-II | Principles of Palaeontology | 2-1 | |
| ZOOL-2-607 | Plant Systemic Anatomy and Development | Thesis | 0-6 | |
| ZOOL-2-608 | Plant Systemic Anatomy and Development | Special Paper A1 / University option | 2-1 | |
| ZOOL-2-618 | Plant Systemic Anatomy and Development | Special Paper A2 / University option | 2-1 | |
| ZOOL-2-655 | Plant Systemic Anatomy and Development | University option | 2-1 |
Semester-4
| Course Code | Category | Course Title | Cr.Hrs. | Prerequisites |
| ZOOL-2-628 | Chemistry-II | Pollution Ecology & Sustainability | 2-1 | |
| ZOOL-2-630 | Chemistry-II | Principles of Systematic Zoology | 2-1 | |
| ZOOL-2-632 | Chemistry-II | Zoogeography | 2-1 | |
| ZOOL-2-634 | Plant Systemic Anatomy and Development | Thesis Part II (Experiments and Results) | 0-6 | |
| ZOOL-2-635 | Plant Systemic Anatomy and Development | Special Paper B1 / University option | 2-1 | |
| ZOOL-2-645 | Plant Systemic Anatomy and Development | Special Paper B2 / University option | 2-1 | |
| ZOOL-2-656 | Plant Systemic Anatomy and Development | University option | 2-1 |
Degree Completion Requirements
Must have studied and passed the prescribed courses, totaling at least 72 credit hours and having CGPA at least 2.0 on a scale of 4.0