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I have completed B.Sc Agriculture degree. I want do M.Sc but I am confuse to choose between M.Sc Botany and M.Sc Zoology. Which has better scope between among the two?

As per my knowledge, Master of Science in Zoology is best for your bright future. M.Sc. Zoology or Master of Science in Zoology is a postgraduate Zoology course. The duration of this course is two years.

The best jobs opportunity after completing this course are given below.

BEST EMPLOYMENT AREA FOR YOU

=> Agriculture Sector

=> Food Parks

=> Zoos & National Parks

=> Biotechnology Companies

=> Plant Research Centres

BEST JOBS TYPE FOR YOU

=> Production & Quality Control Chemist

=> Zoology Teacher

=> Journalist

=> Conservationist

=> Wildlife Educator

=> Biological Laboratory Technician

=> Research Associate

=> Research Scientist

M.Sc stands for Master of Science. This is a 2 year Post Graduation program being offered by so many colleges in India.

Both M.Sc Zoology and M.Sc Botany are two popular specializations in M.Sc course being offered by many of the colleges in India.

Having completed B.Sc in Agriculture, it is better to go for M.Sc in Agriculture instead of opting for Botany or Zoology.

Because it would help you to gain in depth knowledge in the field of Agriculture that would further help you in the research work or in the job opportunity.

But if you have profound interest to join M.Sc in other fields, you can opt for the same.

M.Sc Botany is a very good choice for you compared to M.Sc Zoology since you have completed your Graduation in Agriculture.

One can get admission for M.Sc Botany course through Entrance Exam.

Each and every University will conduct its own Entrance Exam to give admission for the candidates.

Have good preparation for the Entrance Exam and crack it.

Some of the popular specializations under M.Sc Botany are
Genetics
Forestry
Plant Anatomy
Horticulture
Plant Ecology
Agronomy
Phycology etc.

Both the courses are good enough to pursue. It depends on your interest which course is choosing. There are numerous job opportunities in institutions/labs/companies after pursuing anyone of these course.

M.Sc. Zoology course contains subjects like Animal diseases, Specializations courses such Parapsychology, Entomology, Fish and Fisheries, Animal diversity, Animal behavior, Animal physiology, Ecology, Genetics, Medical Zoology, Molecular and Cell Biology, Phylogeny & Taxonomy.

While M.Sc. Botany course contains subjects like Basic Computer Skills, Plant Growth and Development, Environmental Biotechnology & IPR, Live Projects, Cryptograms, Organic Chemistry, Plant Systematic, Cell & Molecular Biology, Fundamentals of Computers, Plant Physiology, Plant Ecology.

If you study zoology, you can pursue your career in zoology, biomedical Sciences, biotechnology, molecular biology and genetics, Marine science, biochemistry etc. You can work in organisations like zoological Survey of India, Botanical Survey of India, Institute of microbial Technology, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, National Centre for biological Sciences. If you study botany your career will be limited to botany, agriculture science, biotechnology, Horticulture, forestry. Body courses are good courses only. Aspirant can choose this object on the basis of your interest level.

M.Sc Botany as well as M.Sc Zoology both good at its place.
After completing any one of them you will be eligible to apply for UGC NET entrance exam to become a lecturer.

You will be eligible for various government jobs and some of them are as follows:-
Bank
SSC
LIC
UPSC
BPSC
NICL
BSNL

I believe MSc botany will be a better option for you compared to MSc zoology considering the fact that you've completed your bsc in agriculture.very little about zoology can be taught during your bsc course as it has mainly focused on botanical part so it must be easier and more convenient for you. Moreover zoology and botany both have nearly same future aspects so you should obviously go for the one which you already have some knowledge about.

In entrance exam of msc from zoology, all subjects of bsc (botany,zoology & chemistry) are present in entrance paper

If you study Zoology you can pursue your career in Zoology, Biomedical Sciences, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Genetics Marine Science, Biochemistry etc. You can work in organisations like Zoological Survey of India, Botanical Survey of India, Institute of Microbial Technology, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, National Centre for Biological Science etc.

If you study Botany your career, Biotechnology, Horticulture, Forestry etc. Both the courses are good courses, the aspirant can choose the subject on the basis of your interest level.