The GC University Life Sciences Library located in the building of Institute of Biotechnology GC University Lahore has a rich and updated collection of books related to different fields of the sciences like Botany, Zoology, Bio-technology and Environmental Sciences etc., in addition to research journals including several volumes of the Linnaean Society. The library holds exclusive research materials on various subjects like Biodiversity, Medical Entomology, Cell & Molecular Biology, Genetic Engineering and Advanced Environmental Sciences.
In the central and postgraduate libraries of the University, networked PCs are linked to a wide range of software, communication and print services. There is speedy access to the Internet that links the GCU libraries to many digital information networks connecting National and International universities.
The Department of Zoology has one of Asia's oldest natural history museum; the Stephenson Natural History Museum, established by Dr. Lt. Col. Stephenson in 1906. It has more than 5,000 preserved specimens. This museum is used for teaching and research purposes at various levels.
The Department has an experienced faculty actively involved in research activities and has also established the following Research Groups:
We recognize the responsibilities that come with research development and publication. Department of Zoology take great pride in publishing Journal entitled "BIOLOGIA (PAKISTAN)" available at https://biolspk.com/. The journal has gained popularity in the biological research circle since it is available online and the journal visibility has increased the citation number of the articles. The process of blind reviewing the manuscripts had increased the credibility of the journal. The articles published in this peer reviewed Journal help to manage and address important issues in various disciplines of science such as Parasitology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Medical Entomology, Palaentology etc. The journal is in category "Y" of HEC recognized local science journals.
There are three general laboratories for Intermediate and under/Postgraduate students. In addition, there are six research laboratories for conducting research at the Postgraduate level. The department has established as Cell and Tissue Culture Laboratory which is fully equipped for the culturing of various cell lines. In this laboratory a project is going on for controlling the endemic dengue disease and to meet the challenges in controlling the dengue vector. The Department has procured modern sophisticated apparatus like fluorescent and inverted microscopes with photographic attachment, CO2 controlled Incubator for tissue culturing, Cryostat, Ultracentrifuge, PCR and Gel Documentation system and Gene Manipulator for advanced research activities.
The Department has an Insectary, a Forgery, a Fish Farm, a Rabbit House and a Mouse House for conducting experiments on various animals.
The department of zoology has established several links with international and national organizations.
The department of Zoology has active collaboration with University of Nottingham, UK in terms of research activities. The department has signed another MOU with University of Guelph, Canada for research activities and other collaborative activities.
On the national level the department is dynamically collaborating with several agencies. The MOUs have been signed with Pakistan Museum of Natural History, Islamabad, Punjab Fisheries department and Veterinary Research Institute, Lahore.
Degree holders are usually absorbed in the market as Lecturers, Medical Representatives and researchers at research organizations. They also get jobs at fisheries, wildlife and public health departments, etc.
