The School of Science focuses on disciplinary plus a wide range of interdisciplinary courses to broaden students’ perspectives and knowledge in the Sciences. The high-quality programs are conducted by qualified teachers, along with guest faculty members from the industry, subject experts, and independent researchers. The school also collaborates with industry for research and development on real life projects, making students industry ready.
A robust placement assistance program bridges the gap between the student’s aspirations and industry expectations. Some of the leading companies in pharmaceuticals and clinical research employ students from School of Science at NUV.
The Integrated BSc-MSc in Zoology (One Health & Precision Bioscience) is a future-oriented program designed to address complex biological and health challenges in a rapidly changing world. Contemporary health science recognizes that human well-being is inseparably linked to animal health, environmental change, food systems, and microbial ecosystems. Moving beyond conventional zoology, this programme trains students to understand how ecological disruptions drive disease emergence, how animal biology informs human health, and how nutrition, microbiomes, toxins, genetics, and precision technologies influence metabolism, immunity, and disease outcomes in the era of pandemics, climate change, and data-driven biology.
The program is strongly anchored in a One Health framework, integrating classical zoology with modern biosciences and public health perspectives. Students receive rigorous training in animal biology, disease ecology, environmental health, molecular biology, genomics, proteomics, metabolomics, microbiome science, toxicology, and data driven diagnostics. This interdisciplinary foundation prepares graduates for careers in public health, biomedical and clinical research, wildlife and conservation biology, environmental health, food and nutrition sciences, disease surveillance, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, diagnostics, regulatory agencies, and research organizations.
A key strength of the program is its close integration with university research centres. The Navrachana University Centre for Environment Research and Innovation (NUCERI) serves as an interdisciplinary hub where students and faculty engage in research addressing biodiversity loss, ecosystem health, climate change, environmental toxicology, and sustainability which are core areas central to modern zoology and One Health science. Complementing this, the Navrachana University Centre for Public Health (NUCPH), in collaboration with the University of Arizona, provides students with global exposure to public health research at the interface of animal health, zoonotic diseases, nutrition, environmental determinants of health, and biotechnological approaches to disease prevention. These centres enable students to participate in impactful research, interdisciplinary dialogue, and globally relevant problem-solving.
Designed with a strong emphasis on employability and experiential learning, the program offers early and sustained training in laboratory techniques, data analysis, scientific writing, fieldwork, internships, industry interaction, and project-based learning. Graduates are well prepared for roles such as research assistant, clinical research coordinator, laboratory analyst, environmental health officer, wildlife biologist, disease ecology associate, nutrition and metabolic health analyst, quality control or regulatory assistant, and science data associate, equipped for careers in rapidly growing sectors at the intersection of zoology, health sciences, technology, and sustainability.
The Integrated BSc-MSc in Zoology (One Health & Precision Bioscience) is a five-year interdisciplinary program designed to provide comprehensive training in classical zoology while integrating modern advances in molecular biology, genomics, bioinformatics, disease biology, and precision biosciences. The program is structured progressively, with the first three years building strong foundational knowledge in animal diversity, cell biology, genetics, physiology, ecology, developmental biology, and biochemistry, along with intensive laboratory training.
In the intermediate phase, the curriculum advances into functional and applied zoology, covering molecular biology, immunology, microbiology, parasitology, evolutionary biology, biostatistics, and bioinformatics. Students gain hands-on experience in molecular techniques, immunological assays, ecological surveys, and computational analysis. This stage emphasizes analytical thinking, experimental design, and research methodology.
The program uniquely integrates the One Health framework, highlighting the interconnections of human, animal, and environmental health. Courses in zoonotic diseases, epidemiology, wildlife disease biology, toxicology, endocrinology, and animal biotechnology prepare students to understand emerging infectious diseases, environmental challenges, and global health issues from a multidisciplinary perspective.
In the final two years, the focus shifts to advanced precision biosciences, including genomics, proteomics, molecular diagnostics, systems biology, comparative pathology, and personalized medicine. Students engage in research-oriented learning, advanced laboratory training, data analysis, and scientific writing. The program culminates in a two-semester dissertation project, enabling students to conduct independent research under faculty supervision.
Graduates of the program are well-equipped for careers in biomedical research, public health, wildlife and conservation biology, molecular diagnostics, biotechnology industries, and higher education. The integrated structure ensures strong theoretical foundations, practical competence, and research readiness aligned with contemporary global bioscience needs.
10 Semesters | Full-time | Five-year | Integrated BSc-MSc Program
Fee Structure: Rs. 49680/- per semester
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Navrachana University, a premier university in Vadodara, known for its innovative and forward-looking approaches to education has now implemented a choice-based curriculum for its students. It is aimed at transforming the student learning experience, empowering them to “tailor-make” their own degree.
The need of the hour today is to create highly skilled professionals who possess a broad-based outlook enabling them to collaborate, understand and empathize with larger sociocultural realities.
Navrachana University offers its students’ the opportunity to pursue a Minor discipline along with their major degree program, following one’s interest, which facilitates the growth of additional skills. Minors are a means of diversifying the understanding of a topic and a reflection of who one is as an individual. For example, a student of Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) can choose a minor in ‘Interior Design’.
To attain a Minor, the students will need to do 18 credit worth of courses designated to diversify interests and gain a professional edge!
List of Minors
Health Science | Computer Science & Engineering | Business Law | Interior Design | General Management | Mechatronics | Film Production
The Khoj program has been one of the defining social immersion activities at Navrachana University. Conceived right during the inception of the University, the Khoj program was envisaged to be a vehicle to inculcate social awareness, empathy, and interdisciplinary skills among our students, with a larger aim of proposing solutions to societal problems through innovation, it is through intense, rigorous, and field-based activities that students come up with an increased sense of empathy and awareness towards their surroundings. This program was further strengthened by engaging on topics that are relevant and can be made visible to society at large, the program is conceived as a larger and more ambitious activity that is undertaken by students and faculty members during the semester break under the umbrella of KHOJ WINTER SCHOOL.
Thematic Clusters:
Public Health & Hygiene | Mental Health | Environment & Sustainability | Waste Management | Urban Development | Economics & Social Issues.
Dissertation of at least6 months is a mandatory requirement for the competition of your master’s degree with specialization (Molecular Medicine, Reproductive Biomedicine, Drug Discovery and Design, Neurobiology and Human Genetics)
Candidates who have cleared 10+2 in science stream (all Boards) examination with minimum 50% are eligible for admission.
Eligible candidates are required to appear for an interaction with experts of the School of Science.
Scholarships at Navrachana University
At Navrachana University, we believe in rewarding academic excellence and nurturing talent. Our scholarship programs are designed to support and encourage meritorious students across various disciplines. Explore the opportunities available and take a step closer to achieving your academic goals with us.
Pre-teaching sessions, conducted at the beginning of every semester, serve as vital preparatory sessions aimed at providing students with foundational knowledge and essential skills necessary for success in their upcoming courses. These sessions typically encompass a variety of activities and discussions designed to orient students, set academic expectations, and foster a conducive learning environment.
Description of what pre-teaching sessions may entail:
A monthly course audit is a systematic review process conducted to assess the progress and effectiveness of ongoing courses.
Academic Advisory Board consists of Program matter experts who provide guidance, expertise, and innovative pedagogy and continuous improvement within the academic.
Student feedback serves as a valuable tool for assessing and improving the effectiveness of teaching and learning practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and enhancing overall academic quality.
A mentorship program for BSc Microbiology students is designed to provide invaluable guidance, support, and opportunities for personal and professional development within the field of microbiology.
Ratio of Mentor: Mentee is 1:15.
Academic Advisors play a crucial role in guiding students through the selection, planning, and completion of elective courses and minors within their academic programs.
