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Biodiversity, Evolution and Conservation MRes

UCL (University College London)

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UCL (University College London)

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  • Qualification

    MRes - Master of Research

  • Location

    UCL (University College London) - Bloomsbury Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

UCL has joined together with the Natural History Museum and the Institute of Zoology to deliver a pioneering course. This intensive MRes allows you to harness the different research capabilities of these three leading biodiversity research institutions. The Biodiversity, Evolution & Conservation MRes gives you an unrivalled opportunity to build your understanding and research skills by working alongside many of the world’s finest biodiversity and conservation research scientists. At the Natural History Museum, you’ll benefit from their world-leading expertise in taxonomy and phylogenetics. Guided by your research supervisor, you’ll learn to use genetics and evolutionary diversification expertise for more effective preservation of diversity. Whilst at the Institute of Zoology, you’ll experience first-hand what it’s like to work in a world-leading conservation research facility, with access to extensive zoo collections and field conservation programmes. For the taught modules, you’ll absorb the perspectives of UCL’s celebrated genetics and biology academics, enjoying guest lectures from famous scientists and expert communicators such as Dr Adam Rutherford. The Biodiversity, Evolution & Conservation MRes is for graduates seeking a broad foundation for a career based around biodiversity, including conservation biology, with a strong emphasis on both pure and applied research.

Application deadline

28/08/2026

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 42,700per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

UCL (University College London)

UCL (University College London)

  • University League Table

    13th

  • Campus address

    UCL (University College London) - Bloomsbury Campus, Gower Street, London, Greater London, WC1E 6BT, United Kingdom

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UCL has over 20,000 students from outside the UK. Many tutors are world-leading academics in their field.
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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Biological Sciences

    10th out of 87 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 225
    164 73%

    15th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    79.0 79%

    21st

    9

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.04 76%

    72nd

    2

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