Postgraduate study at SGGS
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The Master of Science in Zoology is a two-year postgraduate programme covering animal physiology, genetics, ecology, evolution, entomology and applied zoology — preparing students for research, wildlife and environmental careers, and academia.
Apply NowThe following table summarises the official course details — duration, sanctioned seats, and eligibility — as prescribed for MSc Zoology at Sri Guru Gobind Singh College, Sector 26, Chandigarh.
| Course Name | Duration | Seats | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSc Zoology | 2 years | 40 |
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The programme follows the postgraduate curriculum prescribed by Panjab University, Chandigarh.
Cell structure, signalling and molecular processes.
Comparative physiology of animal systems.
Insect biology and economic entomology.
Fish biology and aquaculture.
Ecosystems and conservation biology.
Embryology and development.
Immune response and parasitic biology.
Capstone dissertation in zoology.
2 years, organised across the standard semesters as per the postgraduate curriculum of Panjab University.
Admission via PU-CET (PG) entrance test conducted by Panjab University, Chandigarh — 50% weightage to entrance score and 50% to the qualifying examination. Full details in the table above.
Research and wildlife organisations, fisheries and aquaculture, environmental and conservation agencies, pharmaceutical and life-science industry, college and university teaching (after NET/PhD), and PhD studies in zoology.
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