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- MSc (Res) in Biology: Behaviour, Ecology and Evolution
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Qualification
MSc - Master of Science
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Location
University of St Andrews
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
27-JAN-25
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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
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information
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University League Table
4th
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Campus address
University of St Andrews, College Gate, St Andrews, KY16 9AJ, Scotland
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
12th out of 94 1
3rd out of 118 1
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Entry standards
/ Max 228220 96%2nd
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10079.0 79%34th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.11 78%38th
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Entry standards
/ Max 213213 100%1st
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10088.0 88%1st
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.24 81%15th
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