Career in Veterinary Sciences

Veterinary Sciences

Introduction

Veterinary Science is a subject related to the treatment of different animals from domestic pets to farmyard animals. The course content mixes a group of topics like anatomy, animal behaviour, animal husbandry, cell biology, nutrition, physiology, genetics, epidemiology, pharmacology, infectious diseases, pathology and parasitology.

Eligibility

10+2 with biology, chemistry and physics and to qualify the entrance test conducted by Veterinary Council of India.

Courses

• Bachelor of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry
• Bachelor of Veterinary Science
• Master of Veterinary Science

Institutes/Universities

• Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Uttar Pradesh
• College of Veterinary Sciences, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana
• Bombay Veterinary Science College, Mumbai
• College of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry (Anand Agricultural University), Anand, Gujarat
• Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh.
• Jawharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Jabalpur
• Post Graduate Institute of Veterinary & Animal Sciences (PGIVAS), Akola

Wildlife Biology

Introduction

Wildlife Biology involves field work, observing animals in their natural habitats in addition to working in labs and in diverse environments.

Eligibility

10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology.

Courses

• B. Sc. in Wild Life Biology
• M. Sc. in Wild Life Biology

Colleges/Institutions

• Institute of Environment Education and Research, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Pune, Maharashtra.
• National Centre for Biological Sciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka.

Zoology

Introduction

A course in Zoology analyses animals and their interactions with ecosystems. It includes the classification and study of physical characteristics, diets, behaviours of animals’ species.

Eligibility

10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology.

Courses

• B. Sc. in Zoology
• M. Sc. in Zoology
• M. Phil. in Zoology
• Ph. D. in Zoology
• Note, the above courses are offered with the other similar subjects also.

Institutes/Universities

• Faculty of Science, Deptt. of Zoology, BHU, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
• Dr Ambedkar Government Arts College (Autonomous), Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
• Guru Nanak College (Autonomous) Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
• Bangalore University, Karnataka.
• University of Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh.
• Sikkim University, Gangtok
• Tezpur University, Assam.

Source: Central Board of Secondary Education India