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Ecology and Environmental Biology MRes

University of Glasgow

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  • Qualification

    MRes - Master of Research

  • Location

    Gilmorehill Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

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.

Application deadline

22/08/2025

Tuition fees

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£ 29,700per year

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University of Glasgow

University of Glasgow

  • University League Table

    31st

  • Campus address

    University of Glasgow - Gilmorehill (Main) Campus, University of Glasgow, University Avenue, Glasgow, Scotland, G12 8QQ, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Biological Sciences

    18th out of 91 7

    17th out of 72

  • Entry standards

    / Max 218
    218 100%

    1st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    77.0 77%

    39th

    13

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.99 75%

    74th

    63

  • Entry standards

    / Max 210
    197 94%

    2nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    83.0 83%

    13th

    15

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.90 73%

    65th

    14

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