Ecology and Environmental Biology MRes
University of Glasgow
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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. 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 ...Read more

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. 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. The MRes consists of a taught component and a laboratory or field-based research project in ecology and environmental biology.You will be provided with excellent training in preparation for a PhD programme or entering work in: conservation sectors, ecological consultancy, a governmental agencyThe MRes also serves as a valuable introduction to UK research for overseas students. There are considerable opportunities to undertake research work in the UK and overseas. MRes projects in the past have involved fieldwork in some of Scotland’s most important natural environments and in a variety of countries across the world.

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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.

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