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M.Sc. in Zoology

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Zoology programme deals with study of animal kingdom including habits, habitat, lifecycle, ecological interaction and adaptation to changing environment.

The programme on M.Sc. Zoology beside providing conceptual and practical knowledge related to basic and applied field of zoology also aims to provide skills related to advanced analytical techniques utilized in zoological studies with an objective to impart research aptitude among students. The curriculum is enriched with seminar presentation, industrial visit and report writing enhance communication and presentation skills with dissertation being a compulsory part inculcates critical thinking ability to design and develop solutions to problems related to environment, health and society.

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Career Prospects:

M.Sc. in Zoology opens up a wide range of future prospects. After successful completion of M.Sc. Zoology Students acquire eligibility to appear in various competitive examinations including CSIR-NET, ARS-NET and other to pursue career in research. Beside research other career opportunities include opportunities, in sericulture, entomology, wildlife conservation, paleozoology, agriculture. Pharmaceutical industries, vetenary, marine biologist, ecologist and others. In Zoology discipline opportunities for entrepreneurship development are also available such animal husbandry, polutary farms and others. The aspirant also has the option of pursuing career in different government agencies like ICAR, IVRI and other government departments by qualifying competitive exams such as UPSC and FCI.

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M.Sc. Zoology

Uttarakhand Quota (Amount of fee details in INR)

Semester Heads (Graduation Aggreate%)
>=90.01
(1st Category)		 (Graduation Aggreate%)
>=80.01 and <=90
(2nd Category)		 (Graduation Aggreate%)
>=70.01 and <=80
(3rd Category)		 (Graduation Aggreate%)
<=70
(4th Category)
1st Semester Academic Fee 25,875 25,875 25,875 25,875
Merit Scholarship 7,763 5,175 2,588 --
Net Academic Fee 18,112 20,700 23,287 25,875
Development Fee 2,070 2,070 2,070 2,070
Other Fee 27,150 27,150 27,150 27,150
1st Semester Fee 47,332 49,920 52,507 55,095
2nd Semester Academic Fee 25,875 25,875 25,875 25,875
Merit Scholarship 7,763 5,175 2,588 --
Net Academic Fee 18,112 20,700 23,287 25,875
Development Fee 2,070 2,070 2,070 2,070
Other Fee 10,150 10,150 10,150 10,150
2nd Semester Fee 30,332 32,920 35,507 38,095
Total Fee year wise inclusive of other charges

(1st Category) 

77,664

(2nd Category) 

82,840

(3rd Category) 

88,014

(4th Category) 

93,190

All India Quota (Amount of fee details in INR)

Semester Heads (Graduation Aggreate%)
>=90.01
(1st Category)		 (Graduation Aggreate%)
>=80.01 and <=90
(2nd Category)		 (Graduation Aggreate%)
>=70.01 and <=80
(3rd Category)		 (Graduation Aggreate%)
<=70
(4th Category)
1st Semester Academic Fee 34,500 34,500 34,500 34,500
Students Diversity Scholarship 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000
Merit Scholarship 9,150 6,100 3,050 -
Net Academic Fee 21,350 24,400 27,450 30,500
Development Fee 2,760 2,760 2,760 2,760
Other Fee 27,150 27,150 27,150 27,150
1st Semester Fee 51,260 54,310 57,360 60,410
2nd Semester Academic Fee 34,500 34,500 34,500 34,500
Students Diversity Scholarship 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000
Merit Scholarship 9,150 6,100 3,050 -
Net Academic Fee 21,350 24,400 27,450 30,500
Development Fee 2,760 2,760 2,760 2,760
Other Fee 10,150 10,150 10,150 10,150
2nd Semester Fee 34,260 37,310 40,360 43,410
Total Fee year wise inclusive of other charges

(1st Category) 

85,520

(2nd Category) 

91,620

(3rd Category) 

97,720

(4th Category) 

1,03,820

One Time Payable Charges in 1st Semester (INR)

Admission Fee Enrolment Fee Students Welfare Fee Caution Money
(Refundable after completion of programme)
6,000 2,000 7,000 2,000

Other Charges Per Semester (INR)

Examination Fee Library Fee Students ERP/ID Card Fee/Industrial Tour Fee/Activity Fee Online Student Information Fee Lab Charges Total
4,600 800 2,250 1,500 1,000 10,150

Optional Fee (INR)

Hostel & Mess Fee Single Bed Double Bed Triple Bed with Attached Bathroom (Only for Boys) Triple Bed Four Bed
Rent and other Fee per Academic Year 85,000 60,000 70,000 52,000 47,000
Mess Fee per Academic Year 40,500 40,500 40,500 40,500 40,500
Laundry Fee per Academic Year 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500
Hostel Security Fee (Refundable after completion of the session) 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
Total Amount 1,30,000 1,05,000 1,15,000 97,000 92,000

Optional Fee (INR) / Flats Only For Girls

Hostel & Mess Fee Single Bed Double Bed Triple Bed Lobby (3 Seated) Lobby (4 Seated)
Rent and other Fee per Academic Year 90,000 80,000 70,000 65,000 50,000
Mess Fee per Academic Year 40,500 40,500 40,500 40,500 40,500
Laundry Fee per Academic Year 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500
Hostel Security Fee (Refundable after completion of the session) 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
Total Amount 1,35,000 1,25,000 1,15,000 1,10,000 95,000

Optional Fee (INR)

Transportation Fee for Poanta Sahib Route per Academic Year (INR) 25,000
Transportation Fee for Doiwala/Nepali Farm/Rishikesh Routes per Academic Year (INR) 24,000
Transportation Fee for Other Routes per Academic Year (INR) 20,000

Eligibility

  • B.Sc. degree in CBZ/Biology/Medical/B.Sc.(Hons.) Zoology/Microbiology or equivalent. Zoology should be as main subject in all three years.
  • Minimum 50% aggregate marks for general or 45% aggregate marks in case of SC/ST category.

Note:

  • Only one choice of scholarship will be allowed to the candidate from the following:
    • 5% scholarship on Net Academic Fee (after merit scholarship) to Girl Candidate for complete programme.
    • 5% scholarship on Net Academic Fee (after merit scholarship) to ward of Defence Personnel for complete programme.
    • 10% scholarship on Net Academic Fee (after merit scholarship) to Alumni of Uttaranchal University (only in 1st year).
    • 10% scholarship on Net Academic Fee (after merit scholarship) to Sibling of Uttaranchal University (only in 1st year).
  • If any student deposits his/her complete yearly Fee, in that case additional scholarship of 5% on Net Academic Fee (after merit scholarship)will be provided for 1st year only.

Admission Procedure:

Programme Structure

Under Choice Based Credit System (CBCS)

Sr. No. Category Course Code Paper Title Credits
1. DSC-Core TMZO501 / PMZO-501 Animal Diversity I – Lower Non-Chordata (CC-1) 5
2. DSC-Core TMZO502 / PMZO-502 Cell Biology & Molecular Biology (CC-2) 3
3. DSC-Core TMZO503 / PMZO-503 Advanced Biochemistry and Enzymology (CC-3) 5
4. DSC-Core TMZO504 / PMZO-504 Experimental Zoology and Microbiology (CC-4) 5
5. MDC TMZO505 Multi-Disciplinary Course (MDC-1) 1
6. AEC / Activity PMZO505 Ability Enhancement Course 1 1
Total Credits (Semester I) 20

Sr. No. Category Course Code Paper Title Credits
1. DSC-Core TMZO551 / PMZO-551 Animal Diversity II – Higher Non-Chordata (CC-5) 4
2. DSC-Core TMZO552 / PMZO-552 Animal Diversity (Chordates) (CC-6) 4
3. DSC-Core TMZO553 / PMZO-553 Animal Physiology and Immunology (CC-7) 5
4. DSC-Core TMZO554 / PMZO-554 Developmental Biology (CC-8) 4
5. OE TMZO555 (I, II, III, IV, V, VI) Open Elective-I 3
6. AEC PMZO555 Ability Enhancement Course 2 1
Total Credits (Semester II) 21

Sr. No. Category Course Code Paper Title Credits
1. DSC-Core TMZO601 / PMZO-601 Taxonomy & Evolutionary Biology 4
2. DSC-Core TMZO602 Ecology & Wildlife 2
3. AEC PMZO602 Ability Enhancement Course 3 2
4. AEC TMZO603 Ability Enhancement Course 4 2
5. DSC-Core TMZO604 Endocrinology & Animal Behaviour 3
6. DSC-Core PMZO603 Endocrinology & Animal Behaviour 1
7. DSC-Core TMZO605 Insect Toxicology 3
8. DSC-Core PMZO604 Insect Toxicology 1
9. OE TMZO606 (I, II, III) Open Elective 2 2
Total Credits (Semester III) 20

Sr. No. Category Course Code Paper Title Credits
1. DSC-Core TMZO651 / PMZO651 General Microbiology (CC-5) 5
2. IKS TMZO652 Indian Knowledge Based Course 3
3. OE PMZO652 (I, II, III, IV) Open Elective 3 1
4. OE TMZO653 (I, II, III, IV) Open Elective 3 2
5. AEC PMZO653 Ability Enhancement Course 5 10
Total Credits (Semester IV) 21

Sr. No. Course Code Course Name
1. TMZO 501 Animal Diversity I – Lower Non-Chordata (Theory)
2. PMZO 501 Animal Diversity I – Lower Non-Chordata (Lab)
3. TMZO 502 Cell Biology & Molecular Biology (Theory)
4. PMZO 502 Cell Biology & Molecular Biology (Lab)
5. TMZO 503 Advanced Biochemistry and Enzymology (Theory)
6. PMZO 503 Advanced Biochemistry and Enzymology (Lab)
7. TMZO 504 Experimental Zoology and Microbiology (Theory)
8. PMZO 504 Experimental Zoology and Microbiology (Lab)
9. TMZO 551 Animal Diversity II – Higher Non-Chordata (Theory)
10. PMZO 551 Animal Diversity II – Higher Non-Chordata (Lab)
11. TMZO 552 Animal Diversity (Chordates) (Theory)
12. PMZO 552 Animal Diversity (Chordates) (Lab)
13. TMZO 553 Animal Physiology and Immunology (Theory)
14. PMZO 553 Animal Physiology and Immunology (Lab)
15. TMZO 554 Developmental Biology (Theory)
16. PMZO 554 Developmental Biology (Lab)
17. TMZO 605 Insect Toxicology (Theory)
18. PMZO 604 Insect Toxicology (Lab)
19. TMZO 601 Taxonomy & Evolutionary Biology (Theory)
20. PMZO 601 Taxonomy & Evolutionary Biology (Lab)
21. TMZO 602 Ecology & Wildlife (Theory)
22. TMZO 604 Endocrinology and Animal Behaviour (Theory)
23. PMZO 603 Endocrinology and Animal Behaviour (Lab)
24. TMZO 651 Fisheries Science (Theory)
25. PMZO 651 Fisheries Science (Lab)

26. TMZO-505 Professional Communication Skills
27. TMZO-555 (VI) Reasoning Skills

28. PMZO-505 Educational Visit / Scientific Activity and Seminar
29. PMZO-555 Minor Project I (Community Based Activity) and Scientific Activity
30. PMZO-602 Minor Project II / Internship
31. TMZO-603 Biostatistics & Computer Applications
32. PMZO-653 Dissertation / Training
33. MOOC / NPTEL / SWAYAM Any Other Approved Course

33 TMZO-652 Indian Knowledge System -Indian Ethnozoology 3

34. TMZO 555 (I) Entrepreneurship Development and Business Management
35. TMZO 555 (II) Intellectual Property Rights
36. TMZO 555 (III) Total Quality Management
37. TMZO 555 (IV) Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence
38. TMZO 555 (V) Renewable Energy
39. TMZO 555 (VI) Reasoning Skills
40. TMZO 606 (I) Biological and Radiotracer Techniques
41. TMZO 606 (II) Genomics and Proteomics
42. TMZO 606 (III) Principles of Gene Manipulation
43. TMZO 653 (I) Animal Ecology (Theory)
44. PMZO 653 (I) Animal Ecology (Lab)
45. TMZO 653 (II) Reproductive Biotechnology (Theory)
46. PMZO 653 (II) Reproductive Biotechnology (Lab)
47. TMZO 653 (III) Animal Biotechnology (Theory)
48. PMZO 653 (III) Animal Biotechnology (Lab)
49. TMZO 653 (IV) Entomology (Theory)
50. PMZO 653 (IV) Entomology (Lab)

Sr. No. Course Code Course Name Credits
1. TMZO 601 Taxonomy & Evolutionary Biology 3
2. TMZO 602 Ecology & Wildlife 2
3. TMZO 603 Biostatistics and Computer Application 2
4. TMZO 604 Endocrinology & Animal Behaviour 3
5. TMZO 605 Insect Toxicology 3
6. TMZO 606 (I), (II), (III) Elective–I / NPTEL / MOOC / SWAYAM 2
7. PMZO 601 Laboratory I: Taxonomy & Evolutionary Biology 1
8. PMZO 602 Minor Project II and Internship 2
9. PMZO 603 Laboratory II: Endocrinology & Animal Behaviour 1
10. PMZO 604 Laboratory III: Insect Toxicology 1
11. PMZO 605 Major Project and Workshop / Scientific Activity 1
Total Credits (Semester III) 21

Sr. No. Course Code Course Name Credits
1. TMZO 651 Fisheries Science 3
2. TMZO 652 Indian Knowledge System – Indian Ethnozoology 3
3. TMZO 653 (I), (II), (III), (IV) Elective-II / NPTEL / MOOC / SWAYAM 2/3
4. PMZO 651 Laboratory IV: Fisheries Lab 2
5. PMZO 652 (I), (II), (III), (IV) Laboratory V: Elective-II 1
6. PMZO 653 Dissertation / Training 10
Total Credits (Semester II) 21
Total Credits (Semester I-II) 42

Sr. No. Course Code Course Name Credits
LIST OF COMPULSORY COURSE (CC)
1. TMZO 605 Insect Toxicology (Theory) 2
2. PMZO 604 Insect Toxicology (Lab) 1
3. TMZO 601 Taxonomy & Evolutionary Biology (Theory) 2
4. PMZO 601 Taxonomy & Evolutionary Biology (Lab) 2
5. TMZO 602 Ecology & Wildlife (Theory) 2
6. TMZO 604 Endocrinology and Animal Behaviour (Theory) 2
7. PMZO 603 Endocrinology and Animal Behaviour (Lab) 2
8. TMZO 651 Fisheries Science (Theory) 3
9. PMZO 651 Fisheries Science (Lab) 2
ABILITY ENHANCEMENT COURSES (AEC)
10. PMZO-555 Minor Project I (Community Based Activity) and Scientific Activity 1
11. PMZO-602 Major Project and Workshop 2
12. TMZO-603 Biostatistics & Computer Applications 2
13. PMZO-653 Dissertation / Training 10
14. PMZO-555 Minor Project I (Community Based Activity) and Scientific Activity 1
15. MOOC / NPTEL / SWAYAM Any Other Approved Course -
INDIAN KNOWLEDGE BASED COURSES
16. TMZO-652 Indian Knowledge System – Indian Ethnozoology 3
LIST OF ELECTIVE COURSES
17. TMZO 606 (I) Biological and Radiotracer Techniques 2
18. TMZO 606 (II) Genomics and Proteomics 2
19. TMZO 606 (III) Principles of Gene Manipulation 2
20. TMZO 653 (I) Animal Ecology (Theory) 2
21. PMZO 653 (I) Animal Ecology (Lab) 2
22. TMZO 653 (II) Reproductive Biotechnology (Theory) 2
23. PMZO 653 (II) Reproductive Biotechnology (Lab) 2
24. TMZO 653 (III) Animal Biotechnology (Theory) 2
25. PMZO 653 (III) Animal Biotechnology (Lab) 2
26. TMZO 653 (IV) Entomology (Theory) 2
27. PMZO 653 (IV) Entomology (Lab) 2

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