MSc by Thesis Biological and Environmental Sciences
University of Hull
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About our programmesChoose to carry out your postgraduate studies at Hull and become part of a vibrant, forward-thinking research community. Our postgraduate students are well integrated and fundamental to the work that we do, and we pride ourselves on supporting them to make sure that they achieve their full potential. We have developed an international reputation for our research in evolutionary biology, earth science and functional ecology. Our state-of-the-art research facilities include ...Read more

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Choose to carry out your postgraduate studies at Hull and become part of a vibrant, forward-thinking research community. Our postgraduate students are well integrated and fundamental to the work that we do, and we pride ourselves on supporting them to make sure that they achieve their full potential. We have developed an international reputation for our research in evolutionary biology, earth science and functional ecology. Our state-of-the-art research facilities include environmentally controlled tropical and cold water aquarium systems, and a microscopy suite.

We offer MSc by Thesis and PhD opportunities and we have a network of exceptional research opportunities. An MSc by Thesis is a postgraduate degree option with more research freedom than the more conventional taught pathways. On this programme, you spend a year on a research project closely advised by your research supervisor. At the end of your project you submit a research thesis, which will be evaluated by a research panel. A PhD, meanwhile is the ultimate form of student-centred learning, allowing you to focus your research interests and make an original and meaningful contribution to science.

Research

Our academic experts welcome postgraduate research applications across a broad range of topics.

Environment and Ecology

Our work includes physiological, behavioural and evolutionary studies as well as organism-level research. Focuses include:

Aquatic Toxicology

Bioscience Education

Chemical Ecology

Evolutionary Comparative Ecology

Network Ecology Group

Physical Ecology

Sensory Ecology

Evolutionary Biology

Our research examines the varied processes which shape individual, population and species diversity. Focuses include:

Behavioural Ecology

Evolution of Biodiversity

Evolutionary and Environmental Genomics

Invasion Biology

Phylogenetics and Molecular Evolution

We also offer postgraduate supervision in many more areas including estuarine and coastal studies, fisheries, and environment technology and design. We also offer the opportunity for inter-disciplinary research in geography and biology at PhD level.

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You should normally have, or expect to obtain, at least a 2:1 Honours degree (or international equivalent) in a science or social science subject.

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Admissions Office Cottingham Road Hull Kingston Upon Hull HU6 7RX United Kingdom
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