Career in Zoology.ppt

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
DMLTcourse:DiplomainMedicalLabTechnology(2Years)
Canbepursuedeitherafter12thoraftercompletingBScZoology.
GraduateDiploma/certificateprogram(aftergraduation):
WildlifeForensicSciences,
VeterinaryScience,
PrimatologyandConservation,
AnimalWelfareEthicsandLaw,
EnvironmentalManagementalongwithsubjectssuchasPhotography

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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
ManygovernmentjobsinZoologyrequirecandidatestoclear
certainentranceexams.Themostcommonentranceexamafter
BScZoologyisIndianForestService(IFoSExam)whichis
conductedbyUPSCforIndianForestServicesrecruitments.

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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)