Zoology is the scientific study of all aspects of animal life that include Evolution, Paleontology, Ecology, Developmental Biology, Genetics, Ecology, Physiology, Parasitology, Microbiology, Economic Zoology, Zoogeography, Entomology, Fisheries, Wild Life and Freshwater Biology. The study of Zoology can play significant role in alleviation of poverty, food security, development of human resources, sustainable development, and conservation of environment. This discipline emphasis on the protection, conservation and proper management of animal fauna, therefore a career in it makes the graduates eco-friendly.

University of Malakand started M.sc Zoology two-year Program in 2010 and BS Zoology Four Year Program in 2011. The Department of Zoology is now starting M.Phil. and PhD programs in Fall 2020. The Department of Zoology has been housed in the recently constructed Scientific Block and is Provided with will furnish classrooms and laboratories.The department possesses sufficient full-time faculty members with PhD qualification.

• To produce scholars and researchers who will promote research culture and ethics in their community.
• To give the students quality education in the specializations of Zoology such as fisheries, wild life, entomology, parasitology, environmental toxicology, molecular biology, endocrinology and other related fields.
• To provide knowledge of Applied Zoology that paves way for self-employment through opportunities in Aquaculture, Apiculture and Sericulture.
• To inculcate social responsibilities in the students that serve the society by not only becoming Teachers and Scientists, but also responsible citizens who bridge the gap between science and common man.
• To develop capability of working independently and collaboration with other disciplines of biological sciences.
• To promote research culture for addressing various problems and issues in the field of biology especially animal studies by arranging seminars, workshops and conferences at various levels.
  

The Zoology Graduates can be employed in various organizations like, Federal & provincial public sector departments e.g. Education, Wild Life, Agriculture, Sericulture, Apiculture and Aquaculture, Research institutions and organizations, Private sector organizations, NGOs (local, National and international).

Zoology is the scientific study of all aspects of animal life, from the microscopic single-celled protozoa to vertebrates. Zoology is a combination of various disciplines such as Genetics, Physiology, Ecology, Developmental Biology, Microbiology, Parasitology, Entomology, Freshwater Biology, Fisheries, and Wildlife etc. Zoology has significant role in human resource development, food security, environmental conservation, sustainable development and ultimately in alleviation of poverty. University of Malakand started M.Sc. Zoology two year program in 2010 and BS Zoology four year program in 2011. The Department of Zoology has been housed in the recently constructed Academic Block and is provided with will furnish classrooms and laboratories. The laboratories and Zoology museum are under the process of establishment.