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MSc (Res) in Biology: Behaviour, Ecology and Evolution

University of St Andrews

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    University of St Andrews

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    27-JAN-25

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

The MSc (Res) in Biology is a one-year research-based Masters degree. You will engage in a full-time research project and write a 30,000-word dissertation. It is an excellent opportunity to spend a shorter time in a research environment either for a standalone degree or as preparation for a PhD.

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.

Tuition fees

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£ 25,500per year

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University information

University of St Andrews

  • University League Table

    4th

  • Campus address

    University of St Andrews, College Gate, St Andrews, KY16 9AJ, Scotland

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    12th out of 94 1

    3rd out of 118 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 228
    220 96%

    2nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    79.0 79%

    34th

    10
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.11 78%

    38th

    25
  • Entry standards

    / Max 213
    213 100%

    1st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    88.0 88%

    1st

    2
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.24 81%

    15th

    16

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