Department of Zoology

The history of zoology traces the study of the animal kingdom from ancient to modern times. Although the concept of zoology as a single coherent field arose much later, the zoological sciences emerged from natural history reaching back to the biological works of Aristotle and Galen in the ancient Greco-Roman world. Zoology began to emerge as a science in the 12th century and long was dominated by studies of anatomy and efforts at classifying animals. Zoologists are life scientists who study animals, observing them in the laboratory and in their natural habitat. They study the origin and development of species as well as their habits, behaviors and interactions. In general, all zoology specializations involve work with animals, either in the wild or in a lab.

The Department of Zoology was established in 20.5.2015 before grand opening of University of Medicine Taunggyi became established in 3rd October 2015. The department is situated in the second floor of main building. The Head of department is Daw Hla Hla Yee. The department was composed of 1 Lecturer / Head, 1 Lecturer, 3 Assistant Lecturer and 3 Demonstrator.