DETAILS ABOUT BSc ZOOLOGY

Choosing a career after 12th is a huge challenge. Here's the detail about a course one should opt after 12th exams.

What is BSc Zoology?

B.Sc. Zoology or Bachelor of Science in Zoology is a 3 years undergraduate Zoology course. Zoology is one of the most popular branches of Science that involves the study of animals and their biological processes. The syllabus is divided into six semesters. Here, students have to study basics topics like animal anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, genetics, evolution, social and ecological behaviour, conservation, classification, etc. Eligibility Criteria: The minimum eligibility for admission in BSc in Zoology is Class 12 pass in Science Stream with at least 50% aggregate marks. Candidates must have studied Physics, Chemistry, and Biology in Class 12. Some Institutes or Universities may conduct entrance exams for the same. Who should opt? Those who are interested and are curious about animal kingdom and wants to explore more in this field. Those who want to go for further studies or research. Those who have project management & presentation skills and also the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Those who have good analytical, data handling and written communication skills and can conduct detailed work precisely with an the ability to plan research, analyze and interpret data and write reports and practical skills. Those who can conduct on-field as well as laboratory research What after BSc Zoology? Zoology graduates can opt for PhD in Zoology after completing their post-graduation. Zoology is itself divided into many branches thus given opportunities to specialize/research into many of its branches like herpetology (the study of reptiles), ornithology (the study of birds), mammalogy (the study of mammals), marine biology, Biomedical science, Ecology and evolutionary biology, Animal behavior and neurobiology, etc One can also appear for UPSC or state-level public commission exam or civil service examination. The students can also pursue higher education in mass communication and build a career in the media industry. There is a constant need for zoologists for research and documentaries. They can prepare themselves to get jobs in the National Geographic Channel, Animal Planet, Discovery, or any other such channels. Job opportunities after BSc Zoology One can apply for Zoology Faculty Member, Clinical Business Associate, Online Tutor, biology teacher for lower classes (for teaching sectors, a B. Ed exam is mandatory), Research Associate, Nutrition Specialist, Medical Representative. Other job titles include zookeeper, animal caretaker, veterinary technologist and technician, environmental consultant, technical writer, and research and laboratory technician. But, due to the increase in competition nowadays job opportunities are less as compared to those after Post-graduation therefore one must at least complete post-graduation before applying for any job.

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