MSc Zoology

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Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for admission into the M.Sc. Zoology program applicants must have completed a B.Sc. in Zoology or hold an equivalent degree from a recognized university.

Candidate must pass the entrance exam conducted by IoST and the admission is strictly based on merit.

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Amrit Science Campus

Tribhuvan University (TU)Thamel, Kathmandu

Curriculum Structure

Semester 1: Compulsory Courses

Course No.	Course Title	Nature	Credits	Full Marks
Zoo 501	Taxonomy and Lower Non-Chordates	T	3	75
Zoo 502	Higher Non-Chordates and Lower Chordates	T	3	75
Zoo 503	Higher Chordates	T	3	75
Zoo 504	Comparative Anatomy and Physiology	T	3	75
Zoo 505	Practical on Zoo 501 & 502	P	2	50
Zoo 506	Practical on Zoo 503 & 504	P	2	50
	Total		16	400

Semester 2: Compulsory Courses

Course No.	Course Title	Nature	Credits	Full Marks
Zoo 551	Embryology, Ethology & Evolution	T	3	75
Zoo 552	Ecology & Natural Resources	T	3	75
Zoo 553	Research Methodology I & Biostatistics	T	3	75
Zoo 554	Genetics, Cell and Molecular Biology	T	3	75
Zoo 555	Practical on Zoo 551 & 552	P	2	50
Zoo 556	Practical on Zoo 553 & 554	P	2	50
	Total		16	400

Semester 3 & 4: Specialization (Choose Any One)

1. Ecology

Semester 3

Course No.	Course Title	Nature	Credits	Full Marks
Eco 601	Ecological Theories and Principles	T	4	100
Eco 602	Quantitative & Spatial Ecology	T	4	100
Eco 603	Conservation Biology	T	4	100
Eco 604	Ecosystem Management & Research Methodology II	T	4	100
Eco 605	Quantitative & Spatial Ecology (Practical)	P	2	50
Eco 606	Conservation Biology & Ecosystem Management (Practical)	P	2	50
Eco 607	Dissertation Proposal & Seminar		1	25
	Total		21	525

Semester 4

Course No.	Course Title	Nature	Credits	Full Marks
Eco 651	Mountain and Global Ecology	T	3	75
Eco 652	Thesis		4	100
	Total		11	175

2. Entomology

Semester 3

Course No.	Course Title	Nature	Credits	Full Marks
Ent 608	General Entomology	T	4	100
Ent 609	Taxonomy & Insect Pests	T	4	100
Ent 610	Pest Management	T	4	100
Ent 611	Medical & Industrial Entomology, & Research Methodology II	T	4	100
Ent 612	Taxonomy & Insect Pests (Practical)	P	2	50
Ent 613	Pest Management, Medical & Industrial Entomology (Practical)	P	2	50
Ent 614	Dissertation Proposal & Seminar		1	25
	Total		21	525

Semester 4

Course No.	Course Title	Nature	Credits	Full Marks
Ent 653	Insect Ecology & Behaviour	T	3	75
Ent 654	Thesis		8	100
	Total		11	175

3. Fish & Fisheries

Semester 3

Course No.	Course Title	Nature	Credits	Full Marks
Fis 615	Taxonomy & Molecular Genetics	T	4	100
Fis 616	Adaptation, Anatomy and Physiology	T	4	100
Fis 617	Aquaculture and Fish Breeding	T	4	100
Fis 618	Freshwater Ecology & Research Methodology II	T	4	100
Fis 619	Taxonomy, Anatomy and Adaptation (Practical)	P	2	50
Fis 620	Aquaculture, Fish Breeding & Freshwater Ecology (Practical)	P	2	50
Fis 621	Dissertation Proposal & Seminar		1	25
	Total		21	525

Semester 4

Course No.	Course Title	Nature	Credits	Full Marks
Fis 655	Fisheries Management	T	3	75
Fis 656	Thesis		8	100
	Total		11	175

4. Parasitology

Semester 3

Course No.	Course Title	Nature	Credits	Full Marks
Par 622	General and Molecular Parasitology	T	4	100
Par 623	Protozoology, Zoonoses & Entomology	T	4	100
Par 624	Environment, Health & Immunization	T	4	100
Par 625	Helminthology & Research Methodology II	T	4	100
Par 626	Protozoology, Zoonoses & Entomology (Practical)	P	2	50
Par 627	Helminthology & Molecular Parasitology (Practical)	P	2	50
Par 628	Dissertation Proposal & Seminar		1	25
	Total		21	525

Semester 4

Course No.	Course Title	Nature	Credits	Full Marks
Par 657	Epidemiology & Pharmacology	T	3	75
Par 658	Thesis		8	100
	Total		11	175

Course Outcome

Understand animal biology, physiology, and behavior
Study taxonomy, evolution, and biodiversity
Analyze ecological relationships and conservation
Conduct laboratory and field research on animals
Learn genetics and developmental biology
Explore parasitology, entomology, and wildlife biology
Use scientific tools and data analysis methods
Address environmental and animal welfare issues
Prepare for careers in research, education, and conservation
Build a foundation for doctoral and academic roles

More About This Program

The MSc course in Zoology at TU is designed to provide students with deep knowledge in the area of students’ interest. It is a 2-year & 4-semester course with a compulsory dissertation. The total course load is 60 credits. However, from the year 2074, the new curriculum of the MSc has been launched. According to the new curriculum, the course load of the MSc program is 70 credits, and the full marks are 1750.

Each semester is of six months' duration. As per the old curriculum, the first two semesters deal with core courses where students are given advanced theoretical knowledge on the fundamental fields of zoology. In the third semester, students can choose one of the four specializations available at the department (Ecology, Entomology, Parasitology, and Fish & Fisheries).

In the third and fourth semesters, the students will get advanced knowledge on research methods, the applied aspects of animal science, and contemporary issues with a diverse choice of subjects. The fourth semester is largely dedicated to their application in the dissertation.

As per the new curriculum, the first semester fully deals with core courses, and the second semester deals with both core courses and specialization courses. The student needs to select specialization courses in the second semester from the four specialization courses available at the department (Ecology & Environment, Entomology, Parasitology, and Fish Biology & Aquaculture).

Very soon, another specialization course, Genomics & Molecular Biology, will be introduced. The fourth semester is fully dedicated to the dissertation work.

This program is not only supposed to improve the academic excellence of the Department but also expected to meet the demand of the market by producing competent human resources in the field of animal science.