MSc (Res) in Biology: Behaviour, Ecology and Evolution
University of St Andrews
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The MSc(Res) in Biology degree in the behaviour, ecology and evolution is a 12-month research-only degree in which you will undertake a supervised research project in the area of behaviour, ecology and evolution. You will be based in the interdisciplinary Centre for Biological Diversity (CBD), based in the centre of St Andrews. The CBD links researchers in evolution, behaviour, ecology, molecular biology and biodiversity, plus researchers in other Schools across St Andrews. Research themes ...Read more

The MSc(Res) in Biology degree in the behaviour, ecology and evolution is a 12-month research-only degree in which you will undertake a supervised research project in the area of behaviour, ecology and evolution. You will be based in the interdisciplinary Centre for Biological Diversity (CBD), based in the centre of St Andrews. The CBD links researchers in evolution, behaviour, ecology, molecular biology and biodiversity, plus researchers in other Schools across St Andrews. Research themes include - the mechanistic causes and the ecological and evolutionary consequences of animal behaviour, with strengths in behavioural ecology, animal cognition, social evolution and social learning, evolutionary and population genetics, including the genetic basis of population divergence and speciation, animal-plant interactions, including pollinator biology, conservation biology, focusing in particular on the measurement of broad-scale patterns of biodiversity and biodiversity change.

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I am glad to be in final year lets put it that way. I am glad I cam ehere, but make sure you find a hobby that demands a lot of time in 1st and 2nd year as we don't really ahve..Read more

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You should have an undergraduate Honours degree at 2.1 level or better in biological or environmental sciences. Students from backgrounds such as mathematics may be accepted under exceptional circumstances.

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£26,270 per year

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University of St Andrews
College Gate St. Andrews Fife KY16 9AJ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Leuchars  2.8 miles away

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