Discipline	Science
Program Level	Post Graduate (PG)
Qualification	Master of Science (M.Sc)
Total Seats	41
Program Duration(in Months)	24
Classroom Hours	1472
Examination/Course Pattern	semester
Program Description	In an attempt to make the post graduate courses competitive and on par with the global standards, University Grants Commission had directed implementation of Choice-Based Credit System. The syllabi of various courses are being updated by Mangalore University. In keeping with the current style and developments in Animal Sciences the course content is being modified. To provide an opportunity to the student to opt for various courses customised for his/her inclination,choice is provided through soft-core courses and open elective courses. A solid grounding in a subject is provided through hard-core courses which are mandatory. There will thus, be a component of hard-core, soft-core and open-elective courses. Open-elective courses are to be opted during 2nd and 3rd Semester.
Admission & entry requirements	M.Sc. - Candidates who have passed three years B.Sc. Degree examination of Mangalore University or any other University considered as equivalent thereto with Zoology as optional / major / special subject with a minimum of 45% (40% for SC/ST/Category-I candidates) marks in the subject are eligible for the programme.