MPhil Zoology
What an MPhil in Zoology involves, research areas, careers in research and conservation, and where to study it in Pakistan.
Quick Facts
| Degree Level | MPhil |
|---|---|
| Discipline | Zoology |
| Offered By | 23 universities in our directory |
An MPhil in Zoology is a two-year research master’s studying animals at an advanced level, combining coursework with laboratory and field research and a thesis.
Research Areas
Common specialisations include entomology and pest management, parasitology, fisheries and aquaculture, wildlife biology and conservation, animal physiology and toxicology, molecular genetics and evolution, and limnology and aquatic ecology.
Entomology has strong applied relevance in Pakistan given persistent agricultural pest pressure, and parasitology connects directly to both livestock productivity and public health — these are the areas where funded research and applied positions most reliably exist.
MPhil or MS?
Pakistani universities use both titles for the two-year research master’s that follows a four-year bachelor’s degree, and HEC treats them as equivalent 18-year qualifications. MPhil is the more traditional designation and is usually the more research- and thesis-weighted of the two; MS is more common at newer and private institutions and sometimes offers a coursework-heavy track. Several universities admit to both through a single stream — check which designation applies to your discipline and whether a thesis is compulsory, since that determines your eligibility and readiness for PhD study.
Career Scope in Pakistan
Graduates work in agricultural research institutes on pest management and vector control, fisheries and aquaculture development, wildlife departments and conservation organisations, veterinary and animal health laboratories, public health and vector-borne disease programmes, environmental consultancy, museums and zoological collections, and university teaching and research.
Being realistic: wildlife and conservation positions are competitive relative to their number, while entomology, fisheries and parasitology offer more consistent applied demand because they connect to agriculture and health, where budgets exist.
Admission Requirements
A minimum of 16 years of education in a relevant discipline, plus the university’s subject test and usually an interview. Check the specific programme page for current requirements and deadlines.
Where You Can Study This
- 23 universities
- 17 cities
- 18 public
- 5 private
| University | City | Sector | Duration | Fees whole programme |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cholistan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Bahawalpur | Bahawalpur | Public | — | — |
| Emerson University, Multan | Multan | Public | 2 Year Degree Program | — |
| Ghazi University, Dera Ghazi Khan | Dera Ghazi Khan | Public | — | — |
| Government College University, Hyderabad | Hyderabad | Public | 4 Semesters | 201,000 (Batch 2027) |
| Hazara University | Mansehra | Public | — | — |
| Kohat University of Science and Technology | Kohat | Public | — | — |
| Quaid-i-Azam University | Islamabad | Public | 2 years | — |
| Rawalpindi Women University, Rawalpindi | Rawalpindi | Public | — | — |
| Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University | Peshawar | Public | — | — |
| The University of Agriculture, D. I. Khan | Dera Ismail Khan | Public | 2 Years | — |
| The University of Agriculture, D. I. Khan | Dera Ismail Khan | Public | 2 Years | — |
| The Women University | Multan | Public | 2 Years | 174,300 (Undated fee tables) |
| University of Gujrat | Gujrat | Public | — | — |
| University of Jhang | Jhang | Public | 2 Years | 255,915 (Fall 2026) |
| University of Narowal | Narowal | Public | 2 Years | 203,500 (Prospectus 2026) |
| University of Sargodha | Sargodha | Public | — | — |
| University of Swabi | Swabi | Public | — | — |
| Women University of Azad Jammu & Kashmir | Bagh | Public | — | — |
| City University of Science and Information Technology | Peshawar | Private | 2 Years | 304,800 (Fall 2026) |
| Lahore Garrison University | Lahore | Private | — | 346,000 (2026-27) |
| Minhaj University | Lahore | Private | — | — |
| University of Central Punjab | Lahore | Private | — | — |
| University of Lahore | Lahore | Private | 2 years | 739,000 (2025-26) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between an MPhil and an MS?
Both are two-year research master's degrees and HEC treats them as equivalent 18-year qualifications. MPhil is the more traditional designation and usually more thesis-weighted; MS is more common at newer and private universities and sometimes offers a coursework-heavy track.
Which zoology specialisations have the best prospects in Pakistan?
Entomology and pest management, fisheries and aquaculture, and parasitology offer the most consistent applied demand because they connect to agriculture, livestock and public health where funding exists. Wildlife and conservation roles are competitive relative to their number.