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<h3>Veterinary Sciences</h3>
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
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<li>Bachelor of Veterinary Science &amp; Animal Husbandry</li>
<li>Bachelor of Veterinary Science</li>
<li>Master of Veterinary Science</li>
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Institutes/Universities
<ul>
<li>Indian Veterinary Research Institute, <a href="../../../../../e-governance/states/uttar-pradesh">Uttar Pradesh</a></li>
<li>College of Veterinary Sciences, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana</li>
<li>Bombay Veterinary Science College, Mumbai</li>
<li>College of Veterinary Science &amp; Animal Husbandry (Anand Agricultural University), Anand, Gujarat</li>
<li>Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh.</li>
<li>Jawharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Jabalpur</li>
<li>Post Graduate Institute of Veterinary &amp; Animal Sciences (PGIVAS), Akola</li>
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<h3>Wildlife Biology</h3>
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
<ul>
<li>B. Sc. in Wild Life Biology</li>
<li>M. Sc. in Wild Life Biology</li>
</ul>
Colleges/Institutions
<ul>
<li>Institute of Environment Education and Research, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Pune, Maharashtra.</li>
<li>National Centre for Biological Sciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka.</li>
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<h3>Zoology</h3>
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&rsquo; species.
Eligibility
10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
Courses
<ul>
<li>B. Sc. in Zoology</li>
<li>M. Sc. in Zoology</li>
<li>M. Phil. in Zoology</li>
<li>Ph. D. in Zoology</li>
<li>Note, the above courses are offered with the other similar subjects also.</li>
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Institutes/Universities 
<ul>
<li>Faculty of Science, Deptt. of Zoology, BHU, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.</li>
<li>Dr Ambedkar Government Arts College (Autonomous), Chennai, <a href="../../../../../e-governance/states/tamil-nadu">Tamil Nadu</a>.</li>
<li>Guru Nanak College (Autonomous) Chennai, Tamil Nadu.</li>
<li>Bangalore University, Karnataka.</li>
<li>University of Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh.</li>
<li>Sikkim University, Gangtok</li>
<li>Tezpur University, Assam.</li>
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Source: <a class="ext-link-icon" title="External website that opens in window" href="https://www.cbse.gov.in/cbsenew/documents//compendium%20for%20students.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Central Board of Secondary Education India</a>
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