The Department offers a strong blended curriculum of classical Zoological foundation with modern applied science. We emphasize team building, interdisciplinary learning, research projects and skill development. The programme is designed to prepare students for diverse careers in academia and industry.

The department has a strong focus on hands on learning  and to that effect conducts regular field trips with our highlight being our long field trip in the Diwali vacation to a National Park/Tiger Reserve or a Wild life Sanctuary in the country. Apart from this we go for short 2-3 day trips to nearby areas to study entomology, food and dairy industry etc.

Postgraduate Program in Zoology: 

Currently the Dept does not offer an MSc Course in Zoology, but has plans to start one in the academic year 2021-2022

The Dept offers a part time Diploma course in Forensic science. The Department has been successfully running the course from the year 2004. The course has been formulated with the aim, to provide an introduction and orientation to the functioning of the Indian Criminal Justice delivery system, and the role forensic science plays in this process. With the use of case studies, mock crime scenes and various practicals, it gives the students the opportunity to hone the basic skills necessary for investigation.

This course is apt for all interested professionals from the fields of Police, Security, Legal Management, Media, Sociology as well as any citizen or student keen to learn more about forensic science and the law.

Eligibility Criteria

Minimum HSC certificate or equivalent with a 60% grade (Pre-requisite: Arts (Psychology), Science or Law)

Selection Method: Merit based & Interview

Faculty: Ms. Riva Pocha M.Sc., Ms. Sejal Seth M.Sc., Ms. Alethea Vaz M.Sc.

Duration and Timings

One Academic year (July to April) Timings: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday

 Fees

Course Fees:-Rs. 27,000/- (by DD) + Processing Charges:- Rs. 500/- (by cash)

(Demand Draft: The Bombay St. Xavier’s College Society)

APPLICATIONS ARE CURRENTLY OPEN FOR THE SAME. Kindly check the home page for details.

The Dept. offers an Honours programme for the Advanced learners. The courses are tailored to offer the students courses which they would not learn in their regular curriculum and equip them with skills needed for higher education or the industry. For the details of courses offered click here.

Online Courses:

The Department offers an online Certificate course in Forensic Science.  Applications are currently in progress for the same. Kindly click on the link below to download the Pre Application form. 

Information about the Course can be found here. 

Virus, Vaccine & WE: Course conducted from 18th April - 3rd May 2020. More details here