Department of Zoology

Overview: The Department of Zoology, a discipline of natural sciences, meets the need of training persons in a vast basic and interdisciplinary framework concerning Animal Sciences. The Department has earned national recognition for academic excellence and prominence in various fields of research like Cell & Molecular Biology, Genetics, Physiology, Developmental Biology, Entomology, Paleontology, Parasitology, Toxicology, Wildlife and Fisheries, etc. A Zoology graduate after completion of BS degree has a diverse experience and competence to serve or learn further in education, health, wildlife, fisheries, agriculture, industry and different international environmental sectors. The Department has one of the most highly trained and experienced faculty of Zoology. Syllabi are updated to meet the dire need of advance countries. Modern methodology and latest techniques including audio-visual aids are used to improve teaching and practical skills. The Zoology research laboratories are upgraded and well equipped with latest equipment to meet the current needs of researchers in Animal Sciences. 

The training of a graduate at Zoology Department may be compared with a crossroad, which leads to pathways to diverse destinations, a Zoology graduate can join and further excel in diverse professions. The graduates have options to adopt the following professions: a) Teaching in Universities/Colleges/Higher Secondary Schools, b) Researchers at numerous public/private sector and research organizations such as Pakistan Agriculture Research Council, NARC, NIBGI, NIAB, Ayub Research Centre, Life Sciences based institutes of Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission etc., c) Researchers-cum-administrator in public/private sector such as Provincial Wildlife, Fisheries, Health and Livestock Departments, Pharmaceutical, Food and Pest Control industries etc.