Ph.D. in Zoology – USTM

The Department of Zoology at USTM offers research opportunities in several areas, including Cell & Molecular Biology, Ecology & Wildlife Biology, Fish & Fishery Biology, Entomology, and Animal Physiology & Biochemistry. Some of the research thrust areas include:

  • Assessment of Biodiversity and species status categorization
  • Wildlife survey and population estimation
  • Habitat assessment and eco restoration
  • Wildlife conservation and management
  • Increase fish production by adopting fish culture practice
  • Diversification of agricultural practices through fish farming
  • Integrated fish farming with different farming systems
  • Ornamental fish culture and trade practice
  • Fish preservation and processing of value-added fish products
  • Silkworm and Mulberry Entomology
  • Post-Harvest Cocoon and Reeling Technology
  • Popularization of low-cost Technologies for sustainable Sericulture
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible candidates aspiring to pursue the course need to have attained a Master’s degree in the relevant discipline with a minimum aggregate score of 55% (50% for SC/ST/PH candidates) or an equivalent grade from a recognized university/institute of higher learning.
Duration

3 years

Fees

Admission Fee: Rs. 60,000

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