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University of Glasgow: Ecology and Environmental Biology
| Institution | University of Glasgow View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Biodiversity, One Health & Veterinary Medicine |
| Web | www.glasgow.ac.uk/ |
| Study type | Taught |
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).
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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
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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.
This programme is part of the IPhD programme. Find out more.
The MRes consists of a taught component and a laboratory or field-based research project in ecology and environmental biology.
The emphasis is on research experience and training with 120/180 of credits devoted to project work. You will carry out an extended research project, chosen to reflect your own interests and the skills you wish to acquire. For comparison MSc Programmes provide a dissertation of 60/180 credits.
Taught courses consist of core research skills and specialist options in a variety of ecological methods.
The MRes Programme also strongly benefits from research opportunities in terrestrial and aquatic ecology at the University of Glasgow’s Scottish Centre for Ecology and the Natural Environment (SCENE).
- Find out more about MRes funding at SCENE
A total of 180 credits are required, with 20 credits from Semester 2 optional courses.
Projects
- [[[BIOL5186P]]] (Semester 1 and 2)
- [[[BIOL5187P]]] (Summer)
Semester 1 core course
- [[[BIOL5126]]] (40 Credits)
Semester 2 optional courses
- [[[BIOL5114]]]
- [[[BIOL5127]]]
- [[[BIOL5116]]]
- [[[BIOL5132]]]
- [[[BIOL5117]]]
- [[[BIOL5333]]]
- [[[BIOL5130]]]
- [[[BIOL5325]]]
- [[[VETSCI5024]]]
- [[[BIOL5250]]]
- [[[BIOL5292]]]
- [[[BIOL5123]]]
- [[[BIOL5124]]]
- [[[BIOL5125]]]
- [[[BIOL5119]]]
- [[[BIOL5131]]]
- [[[BIOL5293]]]
- [[[BIOL5294]]]
- [[[BIOL5135]]]
- [[[VETSCI5022]]]
- [[[BIOL5129]]]
- [[[BIOL5137]]]
More information about this programme
- What our students say
- Projects
You will be provided with excellent training in preparation for a PhD programme or entering work in:
- conservation sectors
- ecological consultancy
- a governmental agency
The 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.
MRes
The University of Glasgow is one of the UK’s most prestigious seats of learning, and the fourth oldest university in the English speaking world. Established in 1451 and recognised for its world-changing research and teaching, the University has inspired thinkers from eminent scientist Lord Kelvin and the father of economics Adam Smith, to Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.
Rankings
The University:
is ranked 81st in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2023
- is in the top 100 in the world: Times Higher World University Rankings 2023
- 95.9% of students in employment or further study 6 months after graduation …
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