Any candidate who wishes to pursue a Master of Science in Zoology should have a bachelor's degree in Medical Sciences, Allied Sciences, Biosciences, or any Life Sciences specialization. They should have scored at least 50% marks at the undergraduate level from a recognized university.

It is a two-year program, consisting of 4 semesters. Admissions are either based on merit or through entrance exams conducted at the university level. Some of the institutes also hold a personal interview round as part of the admission process.

The average tuition fee of the MSc in Zoology program is around INR 21,000 to INR 1.5 lacs annually.