About the Department
The Department of Zoology of Siddhinath Mahavidyalaya started in 2018. This Department has been working as the integral part from the beginning of various
courses in the college that come under Bachelor of Science General for Life Science streams. Zoology is the study of animals wherein the student receives a highly
comprehensive exposure to all levels of animal function and their diversity. As a subject, it creates enormous interest in us, as we are also part of the animal kingdom.
Thus, understanding the development and evolution of animals help us to explore ourselves better. In this stream, students delve at a deeper level about how animals are
integral component of the ecosystem. Animals also have a major impact on our economy either as a competing for our food or as parasites influencing the quality of public
health. The knowledge of animal forms and their physiological function opens the gateway to applications in a number of exciting and innovative fields. In recent years,
the study of both fundamental and applied Zoology has induced a keen interest in students, researchers and animal science-based industries. This subject has been able to
grab the attention of the academic world and have motivated scientists to work towards biodiversity conservation, formulating ecological safeguards and to apply
Biotechnology & Bioinformatics to the field of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical sciences.
After completing Bachelors in Zoology, a large number of higher education avenues open up for the students as they are eligible for:
- Master of Science Degree in Zoology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Environmental Sciences, Forestry, Microbiology, Genetics, Wildlife and various fields of
Conservatory Sciences, Health Sciences etc.
- Research Training and Ph.D. - A student of Zoology can pursue research training and Ph.D. at renowned National and International Institutions.
- Post-Doctoral Fellowships- a large number of students also go in for research as Post- Doctoral Fellows in various Universities and Institutes all over the world.
- Assistant Professorships- in various Colleges or University Departments after completion of Ph. D.
- Teachers- after completing Masters in Zoology followed by Bachelor Degree in Education (B. Ed).
- Scientists- various funding agencies especially UGC, DST and DBT offers a number of Women’s Scientist positions, particularly aimed at motivating more women to
take up research positions.
- Indian Administrative and Indian Forest service’s- a graduate student may seek their career in Indian Administration Services as a Civil Servant and Forest
Officer after qualifying civil service examination with Zoology as main subject.
- Jobs/Services: A Zoologist is also in demand in agriculture, fisheries and other industries related to animal husbandry. They can also opt for areas like veterinary
sciences, pharmaceuticals, technical and/or research assistance in laboratories, museums, scientific organizations and scientific journalism. They also have other
non-science options open to them like pursuing management, marketing and sales etc.
