Department of Biological Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Zoology
Introduction
The Department of Zoology at Gomal University, located in Dera Ismail Khan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, is one of the university’s prominent academic units in the Faculty of Sciences. Established with the mission to advance biological research and education, the department offers undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate programs, including BS, MSc, MPhil, and PhD degrees in Zoology.
The department is dedicated to the study of animal biology, ecology, physiology, genetics, and environmental science. It features well-equipped laboratories, research facilities, and a zoological museum that supports both teaching and research activities. Faculty members are actively engaged in diverse research areas, such as wildlife conservation, entomology, parasitology, aquatic biology, and animal physiology, often publishing in national and international journals.
Students benefit from a curriculum that blends theoretical knowledge with practical experience, preparing them for careers in education, research, public health, wildlife management, and environmental consultancy. The department also encourages student participation in field studies and scientific seminars. Through its academic excellence and commitment to biodiversity and environmental sustainability, the Department of Zoology plays a significant role in contributing to the scientific and ecological development of the region.
Program Features
- Duration: 04 Years
- Credit Hours: 133
- Semester: 08
- Campus: Main Campus
Admission Requirement: F.Sc. Pre medical/ A level. (with Biology and Chemistry) After obtaining the BS degree in Zoology
| Semester - I | |||
| Code | Course Name | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENG-111 | English-1 | 3(3+0) | |
| PS -112 | Pakistan Studies | 2(2+0) | |
| MATH- 113 | Mathematics-I | 3(3+0) | |
| BOT-114 | Botany-I | 3(2+1) | |
| CHEM-115 | Chemistry-I inorganic | 3(2+1) | |
| ZOO-116 | Animal Diversity-I (Invertebrates) | 4(3+1) | |
| Semester - II | |||
| Code | Course Name | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENG-121 | English-II | 3(3+0) | |
| ISL-122 | Islamic Studies | 2(2+0) | |
| ZOO-123 | Animal Diversity-II (Chordates) | 4(3+1) | |
| BOT-124 | Botany-II | 3(2+1) | |
| CHEM-125 | Chemistry-II organic | 3(2+1) | |
| ZOO-126 | Cell Biology | 3(2+1) | |
| Semester - III | |||
| Code | Course Name | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZOO-231 | Principal of gene Manipulation | 3(3+0) | |
| COMP-232 | Introduction to Computer | 3(1+2) | |
| BOT-233 | Botany-III | 3(2+1) | |
| CHEM-234 | Chemistry-III environmental | 3(2+1) | |
| STAT-235 | Biostatistics | 2(2+0) | |
| ZOO-236 | Animal Form & Function–I | 4(3+1) | |
| Semester - IV | |||
| Code | Course Name | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZOO-241 | Fundamental Microbiology | 3(3+0) | |
| ZOO-242 | Animal Behavior | 3(3+0) | |
| CHEM -243 | Biochemistry-I | 3(2+1) | |
| ZOO-244 | Biological Techniques | 3(1+2) | |
| ZOO-245 | Animal Form & Function-II | 4(3+1) | |
| ZOO-246 | Environmental Biology | 2(2+0) | |
| Semester - V | |||
| Code | Course Name | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZOO-351 | Economic Zoology | 3(2+1) | |
| CHEM-352 | Biochemistry-II | 3(2+1) | |
| ZOO-353 | Physiology | 4(3+1) | |
| ZOO-354 | Ecology | 3(2+1) | |
| ZOO-355 | Evolution | 2(2+0) | |
| Semester - VI | |||
| Code | Course Name | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZOO-361 | Research Methodology | 2(2+0) | |
| ZOO-362 | Principles of Systematics | 3(2+1) | |
| ZOO-363 | Developmental Biology | 4(3+1) | |
| ZOO-364 | Genetics | 4(3+1) | |
| ZOO-365 | Wildlife | 3(2+1) | |
| Semester - VII | |||
| Code | Course Name | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZOO-471 | Immunology /thesis research or field work | 3(2+1) | |
| ZOO-472 | Endocrinology | 3(2+1) | |
| ZOO-473 | Biotechnology | 3(2+1) | |
| ZOO-474 | Oncology | 3(2+1) | |
| ZOO-475 | Molecular Biology | 3(2+1) | |
| Semester - VIII | |||
| Code | Course Name | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZOO-481 | Bioinformatics | 3(1+2) | |
| ZOO-482 | Parasitology / Thesis writing and viva | 3(2+1)/ | |
| ZOO-483 | Entomology | 3(2+1) | |
| ZOO-484 | Fish Biology | 3(2+1) | |
| ZOO-485 | Zoogeography & Paleontology | 3(2+1) | |
