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Biodiversity, Evolution and Conservation MRes

Biodiversity, Evolution and Conservation MRes

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Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP-25

Key information
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Qualification type

MRes - Master of Research

Subject areas

Ecology

Course type

Research

Course Summary

Biodiversity, evolution and conservation are of growing importance due to climate change, extinction, and habitat destruction. This new research-led programme is run in collaboration with the Institute of Zoology and the Natural History Museum, providing a rigorous training and unparalleled opportunities across the full breadth of pure and applied research in evolutionary, ecological, and conservation science. Taught modules will focus on cutting-edge quantitative tools in ecology, evolutionary biology, genetics, bioinformatics, systematics, palaeobiology, conservation, biogeography and environmental biology. Seminars, journal clubs and the two research projects will provide students with diverse opportunities for experience at UCL Genetics, Evolution and Environment & Centre for Biodiversity and Environment Research, the Natural History Museum and the Institute of Zoology, Zoological Society of London.

Careers

This programme offers students a strong foundation with which to pursue careers in academic research, environmental policy and management, applied conservation, public health, or scientific journalism.

Employability

This programme provides students with a strong foundation to pursue careers in academic research, environmental policy and management, applied conservation, public health, or scientific journalism.

Modules

Analytical Tools in Biodiversity, Evolutionary and Conservation Research (30 Credits) - Core
Computational Methods in Biodiversity Research (15 Credits) - Core
Research Project I (60 Credits) - Core
Research Project II (60 Credits) - Core
Science Communication for Biologists (15 Credits) - Core

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£19,300

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£37,500

Entry requirements

Normally, a minimum of an upper second-class UK Bachelor's degree in life sciences, environmental sciences or related subject area, or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. Applicants with an appropriate professional qualification and relevant work experience may also apply.

University information

UCL (University College London) is consistently ranked among the top ten universities in the world, conducting leading research across a wide range of subject areas. Throughout its long and prestigious history, it has inspired and educated countless minds and produced 30 Nobel prize recipients. With one campus located in the heart of Bloomsbury and a second campus in vibrant east London, the university is home to around 42,000 students...more