Calicut University
BSc zoology
Course Details

BSc Zoology or Bachelor of Science in Zoology is a 3-Year (6 Semesters) under-graduate course which deals with the study of Animal Biology. This course focuses on the form, function, and behavior of animals and explains their general biological principles.

The Core subjects you have to study in BSc Zoology are Animal Diversity: Non-Chordata, Animal Diversity: Chordata, Physiology and Endocrinology, Reproductive and Developmental Biology, Ethology, Evolution and Zoogeography, Cell Biology and Genetics, Biotechnology, Microbiology and Immunology, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, etc.

A BSc Zoology graduate can find Job opportunities in various kinds of fields, a good understanding of animals and their ecosystem one can work in Agricultural Farm, Medical Laboratories, Environmental Agencies, Pharmaceutical Companies in both Government and Private Sectors. 

The Job profiles you can go for after qualifying BSc Zoology are Zoologist, Forensic Expert, Wildlife Biologists, Ecologist, Veterinarian, Nutrition Specialist, Research Associate, Biomedical scientist, Zoology faculty member, Clinical Business Associate, Zoo Curator, Animal Breeder, Lab Technician, Animal Caretakers, Environmental Consultant, Nutrition Specialist, Documentary Maker, Animal and Wildlife Educators, Biomedical Scientist, Toxicologist, Animal Rehabilitator or can go for research fields.

The Higher education you can opt after completing BSc Zoology are Master of Science in Zoology, Master of Science in Applied Zoology, Master of Science in Zoology (Honors), MSc Environmental Management, Master of Philosophy in Zoology, Master of Philosophy in Life Science, Doctor of Philosophy in Zoology, Post Graduate Diploma in Life Science Or can go for an MBA.

The Fee Structure of BSc Zoology is around Rs. 11,250 per semester (taken consider of colleges under Calicut University), The fee structure can vary for different colleges depending on whether it is aided or unaided (government-based or self-financing).

The minimum eligibility criteria for BSc Zoology is to qualify 12th from any recognized board with Biology as your compulsory subject.

The Course is divided into 6 Semesters. Following are the list of Subjects under each semester  included in BSc Zoology.

 Semester 1

• Animal Diversity: Non-chordata Part-I
• Chemistry (Complementary Course)
• Botany (Complementary Course)
• Common Course I (English)
• Common Course II (English)
• Second Language (other than English)

Semester 2

• Animal Diversity: Non-chordata Part-II
• Chemistry (Complementary Course)
• Botany (Complementary Course)
• Common Course III (English)
• Common Course IV (English)
• Second Language (other than English)

Semester 3

• Animal Diversity: Chordata Part-I
• Chemistry (Complementary Course)
• Botany (Complementary Course)
• Common Course V (English)
• Second Language (other than English)

Semester 4

• Animal Diversity: Chordata Part-II
• Zoology Core Practical – I
• Chemistry and Practical (Complementary Course)
• Botany and Practical (Complementary Course)
• Common Course VI (English)
• Second Language (other than English)

Semester 5

• Cell Biology and Genetics
• Biotechnology, Microbiology and Immunology
• Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
• Methodology in Science, Biostatistics and Bioinformatics
• Open Course

Semester 6

• Physiology and Endocrinology
• Reproductive and Developmental Biology
• Environmental and Conservation Biology
• Ethology, Evolution and Zoogeography
• Zoology Core Practical- II & III
• Elective Course
• Project Work