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