Course Details :

M.Phil. in Zoology is an advanced postgraduate research program provided to conduct research in the subject.  M.Phil. in Zoology is usually treated as a prerequisite for candidates who intend to apply for Ph.D. in the field. It can serve as a provisional enrollment for the Ph.D. Number of employment opportunities are also available for the graduates as Zoologists. Wildlife services, Botanical Gardens, Conservation organizations, National parks are some of the places where zoologists can work. 

Master of Philosophy in Zoology is a research oriented program intended to provide the candidate with the proper tools to build up their own research in zoology. Zoology is a branch of biology that deals with the study of animal kingdom.

The degree requires the candidates to carry out extensive research and prepare their own dissertation. Course includes rigorous study of topics like animal physiology & neurobiology, marine biology and research techniques. The degree is awarded after conducting original research in zoology but before the defense of dissertation.

For anyone who has an interest in researching the animal kingdom to its very core after completing the post-graduation in zoology, M.Phil. Zoology is a perfect course. If you are someone who wishes to pursue the doctoral course i.e. Ph.D. in Zoology, this course will take you several steps closer to achieving that goal. Achieving this degree requires candidates to have a high dedication towards the subject and excellent management skills to take on research projects.

After M.Phil, a scholar can do research in institutions like,

• Wildlife Conservation Society, Bangalore
• IISc, Bangalore
• WII (Wildlife Institute of India)
• Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Advanced Scientific Research, Bangalore.

The journey of M.Phil. always leads to Ph.D., one may do research activities in,

• Zoology
• Pharmacology
• Physiology
• Stem Cell Research
• Plant Science
• Bio-Informatics
• Genomics
• Bio-Technology
• Aquaculture

Research in above fields offer great career prospects both in India and abroad. 

Duration :  1 Year [Divided into 2 semesters.]

Eligibility : Any P.G.Degree with 55%

Sanctioned Strength : 25