FAQ

QUESTION 1

What are the programmes offered by the Department of Zoology

ANSWER 1

BSc Pass course

 BSc Honours

 MSc

 PhD

QUESTION 2

 What is the eligibility for admission in BSc Pass Course or BSc Hons  or MSc Zoology?

ANSWER 2

After qualifying senior secondary exam with biology as subject from any recognized board of Education in India or abroad, a candidate can pursue BSc Pass Course/BSc Hons. For Post Graduation, a Candidate must have passed BSc Degree with ZOOLOGY

QUESTION 3

What are the subsidiary options with Zoology Honours?     

ANSWER 3

Botany/Chemistry/Environmental science

QUESTION 4

Any specialization in MSc Zoology ?

ANSWER 4

Yes, In MSc there are four options as special paper viz. Cell and Molecular Biology, Environmental Toxicology, Cancer and Radiation Biology, Human Genetics. Candidates are required to opt for any one.

QUESTION 5

What are the career options in Zoology?

 ANSWER 5

Zoology has immense scope wherein a candidate after pursuing the course can work as Animal Behaviourist, Conservationist, Wildlife Biologist, Aquaculturist, Zoo Curator, Wildlife Educator, Entomologist, Zoology faculty, lab technicians or embryologist in fertility clinics. A candidate is eligible to appear in Civil services and State PSCs examinations.

QUESTION 6

What techniques do we learn while pursuing Masters in Zoology ?

ANSWER 6

A candidate becomes well versed in techniques like Electrophoresis, Chromatography, Microscopy, Spectroscopy, Biochemical analysis, Hematological analysis, Soil and Water analysis, Microtomy etc.

QUESTION 7

Does the syllabus help students to clear or crack competitive exams

ANSWER 7

Yes, the syllabus is so designed that it covers all the topics of competitive exams including civil services, NET, SET.

QUESTION 8

What other electives are offered with Zoology?

ANSWER 8

A wide array of combinations of electives are offered at IIS University for example

Zoology, Botany, Chemistry

Zoology, Chemistry, Biotechnology

Zoology, Botany, Biotechnology

Zoology, Botany,Psychology

Zoology, Botany,CAI

Zoology, Chemistry,CAI

Zoology, Statistics,CAI

Zoology, Botany,Statistics

Zoology, Statistics,Biotechnology

Zoology, Chemistry, Microbiology

Zoology, Botany, Microbiology

Zoology, Biotechnology, Clinical dietetics

Zoology, Chemistry, Clinical dietetics

Zoology, CAI, Clinical dietetics

Zoology, FSN, Biotechnology

Zoology, FSN, Microbiology

Zoology, Statistics, Physical education

Zoology, Psychology, Physical education

Zoology, Environmental sciences, Biotechnology

Zoology, Environmental sciences, CAI

Zoology, Environmental sciences, Chemistry

Zoology, Environmental sciences, Microbiology

Zoology, Environmental sciences, Psychology

Zoology, Environmental sciences, Physical education

Zoology, Environmental sciences, Statistics

QUESTION 9

Do the students get exposure for training or internship or dissertation?

ANSWER 9

Yes, In BSc Hons and MSc Programme Students get an opportunity to carry out research projects, to do training/internship in any industry/ lab. Dissertation is an integral part of the curriculum in PG programmes. Therefore, Students get an opportunity to pursue research through it.

QUESTION 10

What are the thrust areas of research when a candidate wishes to pursue PhD?

ANSWER 10

The Department offers PhD programme with the following thrust areas:

Toxicology: Reproductive toxicology, Developmental toxicology, Environmental toxicology, Neurobehaviour, Neural Circuit, Neurotoxicity, Teratology and Embryology