Career option in Life Science - II

Ranjan K Baruah *

Like botany one of the other parts of life science is zoology. People who are keen to work with animals may look for career into zoology. Zoology, a branch of biology, is the scientific study of animals including protozoa, fish, reptiles, birds and mammals. In other words, Zoology is the science which deals with study of animals and their existence in the environment. It encompasses the structure, anatomy, characteristics, behaviour, distribution, mode of nutrition, physiology, genetics and evolution of animal species.

One can take this subjects in the graduate level, Students pass enroll them in science stream after secondary examination. Zoologists study or work directly with different species of animals not only in Zoos, but also in their natural habitats, i.e. forests. There are more scopes for the students of Arunachal Pradesh as the state in rich in fauna. There are scopes in the field of conservation apart from research and teaching.

The Zoological Survey of India, the only taxonomic organization in the country involved in the study of all kinds of animals from Protozoa to Mammalia, occurring in all possible habitats from deepest depth of the ocean to the peaks of Himalaya, was established on 1st July, 1916 to promote survey, exploration and research leading to the advancement in our knowledge of the various aspects of the exceptionally rich animal life.

After completing graduation in this subject one can go for higher studies. Many universities in the country and abroad offers courses related to zoology. After graduation aspirants may look for specialization for better career and job opportunity.

Aspirants must prepare themselves for various job opportunities after completing zoology as subjects. As government jobs are limited so aspirants need to explore more avenues which are possible thorough various mediums. Most of the students have called up and asked me about what they can do after passing botany . Here, I would like to mention that scopes in zoology and botany is bit similar as both are part of life sciences.

People who are interested in sales and marketing may go for MBA or join various pharmaceuticals companies. There are many scopes in private sectors and interested may take up entrepreneurship as a way of earning and better livelihood.

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