OPPERTUNITIES AND CAREERS IN ZOOLOGY AND LIFE SCIENCES

1. CAREER IN
ZOOLOGY
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Zoology is the branch of biological science which deals with study of
animals and their presence in the environment.

3. Skills
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 Communication skills
 Critical-thinking
 Emotional stamina and stability
 Interpersonal skills
 Observation skills
 Outdoor skills
 Problem-solving skills
 Compassion
 Knowledge of scientific processes

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Courses & Eligibility Criteria
 Bachelor’s Degree: The minimum eligibility for admission in BSc in Zoology is
10 + 2 in Science Stream with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology
 Master’s Degree: Candidates must have passed B. Sc./ B. Sc. (Hons) in
Zoology. Candidates who have passed B. Sc./ B. A. in medical and allied
Medical Sciences/ Biosciences/ Life Sciences are also eligible to apply.
 Ph. D. Degree: Post graduation in relevant discipline with at least 55%
 Entrance Exam (as per college selection)

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Courses & Eligibility Criteria
DMLT course: Diploma in Medical Lab Technology (2 Years)
Can be pursued either after 12th or after completing BSc Zoology.
Graduate Diploma/certificate program (after graduation):
 Wildlife Forensic Sciences,
 Veterinary Science,
 Primatology and Conservation,
 Animal Welfare Ethics and Law,
 Environmental Management along with subjects such as Photography

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Top Colleges
 St. Xavier's College, Mumbai
 Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai
 Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Pune
 Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Kolkata
 Mount Carmel College, Bangalore
 Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi
 IIT Kharagpur, Mumbai, and Guwahati
 University of Delhi, Delhi
 Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
 Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi

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 BHU UG & PG ET: Banaras Hindu University Undergraduate & Post Graduate Entrance Test
 CUET: Central Universities Entrance Test
 MCAER CET: Maharashtra Council of Agricultural Education and Research Common
Entrance Test
 DUET: Delhi University Entrance Test
 NEST: National Entrance Screening Test
 JEST: Joint Entrance Screening Test
 IIT JAM: Indian Institute of Technology Joint Admission Test
 ICAR: Indian Council of Agricultural Research All India Entrance
 IISERE: Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research Entrance Exam
Exams

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Exams
Many government jobs in Zoology require candidates to clear
certain entrance exams. The most common entrance exam after
BSc Zoology is Indian Forest Service (IFoS Exam) which is
conducted by UPSC for Indian Forest Services recruitments.

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Job Roles

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What does a typical day at work
involve? (Cond…)
 Recognizing, classifying, recording and monitoring animal species in
controlled or natural surroundings
 Employing complex procedures, for example, computerized molecular and
cellular analysis and in-vitro fertilization
 Conducting research and maintaining ways of improving breeding programs
of various endangered species
 Writing research papers and reports on the basis of their research
 Developing conservation plans and making recommendations on wildlife
conservation and management issues to policymakers and the general
public

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 Developing and implementing programs to reduce risk to human
activities from wildlife and invasive species, such as keeping
wildlife from impacting airport operations or livestock and crop
production
 Developing educational materials for zoo staff or visitors
 Identifying and refining chemicals produced from plants for the
usage in products such as drugs, food, fabrics, solvents, etc
What does a typical day at work
involve?

12. Job Opportunities
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 Educational Institutes
 Space Research Institutes
 Hospitals
 Health Care Providers
 Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology Industry
 Chemical Industry
 Environmental Management and Conservation
 Forensic Crime Research
 Research Firms
 Testing Laboratories
 Geological Survey Departments
 Wastewater Plants
 Aquariums
 Forest Services

13. Top Recruiters
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 Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change
 Forest Department of State
 Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI)
 Central Island Fisheries Research Institute (CIFRI)
 Zoological Survey of India (ZSI)
 Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER)
 Indian Forest Services (IFS)
 Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)
 National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI)
 Institute of Advanced Study in Science & Technology (IASST)