Ecology and Environmental Biology

Entry requirements

A 2:1 Honours degree or equivalent in a life science degree with a significant focus on ecology, evolution, environmental biology, animal biology, plant biology. Transcript must contain at least some modules in ecology or evolutionary biology and evidence of modules in quantitative methods/statistics. Professional experience and 2:2 applicants with a strong subject specific expertise may also be considered.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Our Master of Research (MRes) in Ecology and Environmental Biology provides specialised research training in preparation for a PhD programme or a career in ecological science.

WHY THIS PROGRAMME

• Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting, in part, the academic and experience requirement for the Membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).
• This unique programme draws on the research interests of staff in the School of Biodiversity, One Health & Veterinary Medicine. The MRes provides experience in a wide range of modern research techniques, supported by expertise in:wildlife biology
• terrestrial & aquatic ecosystems
• epidemiology
• spacial ecology
• On-campus facilities are complemented by excellent research and teaching facilities available at the Scottish Centre for Ecology and the Natural Environment (SCENE) and Cochno Farm and Research Centre.

Information for international students

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training)

• 6.5 with no subtests under 6.0.
• Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of start date. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements using a single test.