Introduction

The study of Zoology is a fascinating venture. It is the Mother Science that has given rise to all other branches of Life Science. It provides astounding knowledge of Animal Diversity, Physiology, Genetics, Anatomy of Animals found in diversified places around the world such as Forests, Lakes, Rivers, Marine, Coastal areas, and Mountainous areas, Islands to laboratory work including all Modern techniques of Cellular and Molecular Biology, and Nanotechnology through working in Agricultural fields.

The Department offers research at all Zoology subfields including Wildlife, Ecology, Genetics, Haematology, Molecular Biology, Agricultural Entomology, Bionics, Embryology, Ethology, Helminthology, Pathology,Parasitology, Zoometry, Ornithology, etc. The Department advances students for their professional careers by providing internships, workshops and job opportunities in different public and private sectors while providing invaluable experience and professional connections in their field.

The Basic objectives of Zoology are as follows;

1. To impart knowledge about the major disciplines of Zoology. It enables the students to understand the principles of organizations and inter-relationships in the physiology with particular reference to animal diversity.
2. To teach the different techniques of exploration, investigation, research; organization of data and its utilization in Experimentation.
3. To aware the students about advancement in studies and specialization on recently emerging technological and multidisciplinary fields. After completion the studies students are able to apply their knowledge to their respective fields effectively.
4. To equip students with knowledge and skills for better planning and management of animal resources, environment, health, medicine and agriculture in the country.
5. To develop the scientific culture and enhance professional skills in teaching, research and managerial positions in wide range of professions in national and international organizations.
6. After obtaining the degrees in Zoology, the graduates able to get jobs in wide range of professions including; positions in various government and non-government organizations; teaching and research; administration and management; forestry; Marine department; pharmaceutical industry; Pathological Labs; agriculture sectors; biological control program; integrated pest management; poultry; wildlife; aquaculture; fisheries, livestock and other strategic areas.
7. At present in Zoology Department, run the different fields of specialization including Applied Zoology and Fisheries and Aquaculture, Laboratory sciences and Techniques, Marine Zoology and Entomology with well equipped laboratories.
8. The mission and vision of Zoology Department harmonized with the vision of Jinnah University for Women for increasing the professional skills and innovative standards of women education in Pakistan.