The Department of Zoology offers MPhil/MS Zoology program with specializations in various disciplines (see our web page). Candidates holding MSc/BS (4 years) degree in relevant areas of Zoology/Biology or equivalent degree are eligible for our MPhil/MS program. The number of open positions depends upon the availability of faculty members and space in a respective lab/research group.

The applicants should have following requirements on their credit:
1. First Division in MA/MSc or BA/BSc or at least 60% marks in BS (Hons) and al other 4-5 years Degrees.
2. Should have no third division in BA/BSc or MA or MSc.
3. In case FA/FSc is 3 rd division, the candidate must have obtained 1 st division in both BA/BSc and MA/MSc; or at least 60% marks in BS (Hons) and all other 4-5 years Degrees.
4. In case of in-service applicants, a “No Objection Certificate (NOC)” from the employer must be attached with the Admission Data Summary Sheet and routed through Proper Channel.
5. The applicants must provide official detailed marks certificate (DMC) showing percentage of marks obtained in MSc/BS Hons/4-5 years program.

Following are not eligible for admission to MPhil/MS program:
1. Those who have been rusticated or expelled from any University or College for misconduct or use of unfair means in the examinations or any offence involving moral turpitude.
2. Those who were admitted earlier to MPhil/MS program but later were declared to have been ceased students of the university.

1. Admission to MPhil/MS program is based on cumulative merit to be determined from previous academic record (50%), Quaid-i-Azam University’s written General and Subject test (40%) and interview (10%).
2. Only the applicants scoring 50% in the written test will be called for interview.
3. Sample papers of admission test are available at the QAU website www.qau.edu.pk).
4. Applicants appearing in the Entry Test must bring original CNIC/degrees certificates/DMC.

The Department of Zoology offers PhD Zoology program with specializations in various disciplines (see our web page). Candidates holding MS/MPhil degree in relevant areas of Zoology/Biology or equivalent degree are eligible for our PhD program. The number of open positions depends upon the availability of faculty members and space in a respective lab/research group.

1. Admission to PhD program shall be made on the basis of cumulative merit to be determined from previous academic record, University’s written subject test and interview.
2. Only those applicants who will secure 70% marks in the written test will be called for interview/presentation of research proposals.
3. Applicants appearing in the Entry Test must bring original CNIC/degrees certificates/DMC for identification.

1. Admission to PhD program is made on a competitive basis. The minimum period for completion of PhD Program is three years whereas maximum period is seven years.
2. Course work of 18 credit hours is required to be completed, preferably in the first year, followed by a written and oral comprehensive examination for granting candidacy as PhD scholar. Biannual progress reports will be submitted by the supervisor to AS & RB. PhD candidature shall stand cancelled upon two consecutive negative reports from the Supervisor. A defense seminar toward near completion of research work and mandatory research publication in W category impact factor journal are prerequisites for thesis evaluation by foreign referees. Upon receiving two positive reports viva-voce examination shall be held for award of degree.