Zoology is the scientific study of all aspects of animal life, from the microscopic single-celled protozoa to vertebrates. Zoology is a combination of various disciplines such as Genetics, Physiology, Ecology, Developmental Biology, Microbiology, Parasitology, Entomology, Freshwater Biology, Fisheries, and Wildlife etc. Zoology has significant role in human resource development, food security, environmental conservation, sustainable development and ultimately in alleviation of poverty. University of Malakand started M.Sc. Zoology two year program in 2010 and BS Zoology four year program in 2011. The Department of Zoology has been housed in the recently constructed Academic Block and is provided with will furnish classrooms and laboratories. The laboratories and Zoology museum are under the process of establishment.
Leads to 16-years education
Leads to 16-years education
So far, the Department of Zoology has produced hundreds of M.Sc. and BS students who are pursuing higher studies in different institutions in Pakistan and in abroad. Currently, most of the faculty members of the Department of Zoology have PhD qualification, therefore the department is now capable of launching MPhil and PhD programs in Zoology. Launching MPhil and PhD programs at the Department of Zoology will provide a platform for students of the area to pursue their higher studies. It will create a competitive research environment in the department. The Department of Zoology is now starting M.Phil. and Ph. D programs during Fall 2020.
