Career Options after Studying Zoology

Career in Zoology in India has been one of the most coveted science courses. Students have many queries and confusions related to zoology career in India. For all the students who are curious to know about the avenues after studying Zoology, you’ll be glad to know that there are various fields where you can carve a niche for yourselves such as Environmental Science, Biotechnology, Forestry and Wildlife Science, Forensic Science, Anthropology, and fields like Micro-Biology, Marine Sciences, Pharmacy, Veterinary, Agricultural or Fisheries Sciences, Oceanography and so on.

Zoology is the branch of science which deals with the study of animal kingdom including the evolution, structure, classification, embryology, habits and distribution of all the animals. This course is taken by candidates who are interested in the study of animals. After completing the course, candidates can either opt for higher studies or they can search for jobs. There are numerous higher study options for graduates in B.Sc. Zoology. Graduates in Zoology can also find various job opportunities. They are of high demand in many organizations both in India and abroad.

There are various government research organizations which conduct a variety of studies, such as the Zoological Survey of India, the Indian Council for Forestry Research and Education, or the Wildlife Institute, Dehradun, as well as medical research establishments conducting high quality research. Also, in the pharmaceutical sector zoologists with specialization in microbiology study microbes and organisms that cause diseases (in humans, animals as well as plants), evaluating antibiotics and developing vaccines, and manufacturing drugs.

Eligibility for Zoology Courses in India:

• If you wish to opt for a bachelor’s degree in zoology, you need to have passed 10+2 with Biology, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics from a recognised Board.
• If you’re seeking admission to master’s degree in zoology, you must have obtained a Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks from a recognised University.

Courses in Zoology:

• Bachelor of Science in Zoology
• Bachelor of Science in Bio-technology, Zoology and Chemistry
• Bachelor of Science in Botany, Zoology and Chemistry
• Master of Science in Marine Zoology
• Master of Science in Zoology with specializations in Medical Microbiology
• Master of Science in Zoology
• Master of Philosophy in Zoology
• Doctor of Philosophy in Zoology

As a zoology student, you can also find opportunities in consultancy in technical and research roles, with chemical, and petroleum companies.

In addition, there are work options in zoos, wildlife sanctuaries and environmental protection agencies. The Project Tiger in India and the World Wildlife Fund has zoologists and other specialists studying ways and means of preserving the decreasing tiger population in India, or protecting animal habitats.

Another exciting opportunity lies in the field of Forensic Science. This field demands an eye for detail and a probing mind where your expertise will be used for analysis of criminal evidence.

If you do not wish to continue in the science field, you can choose to use your degree for developing other skills, whether in management, mass communication or even hotel management.

You can also go for an MBA to apply for a management position in a corporate organization, specialize in hospital/ hotel management/forest or ecological management as well.

Zoology Jobs in India:

• Animal and Wildlife Educators
• Zoo Keeper
• Animal Behaviourists
• Animal Breeders
• Wildlife Biologists
• Veterinarian
• Animal Rehabilitator
• Conservationists
• Forensic Experts
• Researchers
• Lab Technicians
• Documentary Maker

Also you can get job opportunities to work for various TV channels like National Geographic, Animal Planet and Discovery Channel etc.

Colleges for Zoology in India:

• St. Xavier’s College, Kothavara
• St. Albert’s College of Arts and Science, Kochi
• Deshbandhu College, Delhi
• Maitreyi College, Delhi/NCR, India
• Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College - New Delhi, Delhi
• Lady Brabourne College, West Bengal

With inputs from HT Education.