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Hi, I am pursuing graduation from d.u. in b.sc applied zoology honours. I want to know what is the scope of this degree in India?

# Zoology is the branch of science which basically deals with detailed study of anatomy, classification, structure, evolution and distribution of animals.

# It is desired that candidate who is pursuing B.Sc. (Zoology) should have following qualities:

* Interest in wildlife and sanctuaries.
* Interest in extinct and existing animals.
* Love to spend time with nature.

# After B.Sc. (Zoology) or M.Sc. (Zoology) one can get job in following areas:

* Wildlife Services
* Animal Clinics
* Conservation Organizations
* Research sector
* Botanical Gardens
* Zoos
* Fisheries and aquaculture
* TV Channels such as Discovery Channel, Animal Planet, National Geographic etc.
* Universities
* Laboratories
* National Parks
* Zoo Curators or Educators
* Nature Reserves
* Biological Laboratory Technician
* Aquariums
* Teachers and Researchers
* Museums
* Pharmaceutical Companies
* Veterinary Hospital
* Conservationist
* Animal Behaviourists and Rehabilitators

# Options of higher education available after B.Sc. (Zoology) are mentioned below:

* M.Sc. in Zoology
* M.Sc. in Marine Zoology
* M.Sc. in Zoology (specialised in Medical Microbiology)
* M.Phil. in Zoology
* Ph.D. in Zoology

# Specialization available within the subject Zoology after B.Sc. (Zoology) are:

* Helminthology
* Arthropodology
* Herpetology
* Entomology
* Apology
* Nematology
* Cetology
* Ethology
* Arachnology
* Myrmecology
* Anthropology
* Anthrozoology
* Ornithology
* Paleozoology
* Conchology
* Mammalogy
* Malacology
* Neuroethology
* Primatology