StudyQA — Master: Ecology and Evolutionary Biology — Queen Mary University of London (Page 7)

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Our MSc in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology will give you a scientific understanding of global ecological and evolutionary change, and provide you with the contemporary skills, tools and experience for tackling pressing environmental questions.

This programme will focus on concepts and theory essential to understanding global ecological and evolutionary change, including: state of the art techniques for environmental process research, invasive species ecology and conservation genetics. You will learn how to convert science to policy or management, and how to consult with stakeholders.

Students will spend time shadowing our multidisciplinary research teams before conducting a substantive six-month research project. These projects may be jointly supervised by colleagues at related institutes or within industry. You will also have the opportunity to take part in a field course in Borneo - seephotos from this year's trip on Flickr. We will equip science graduates with the essential skills to proceed to further research via PhD or careers in consultancy and industry.

Students will have access to ‘state of the art’ analytical research facilities at the Freshwater Biological Association's River Laboratory on the River Frome in Dorset, through our River Communities Research Group. In Dorset students learn how to convert science to policy with our River Communities Group. We also offer field courses in Asia for firsthand experience of theory in action.

This MSc programme combines taught modules with individual and collaborative research projects. You will apply the knowledge and techniques from your taught modules in a practical setting and may be able to publish your project findings.

Taught modules

Ecological Theory and Applications
Ecosystem Structure and Function
Statistics and Bioinformatics
Research Frontiers in Evolutionary Biology
Tropical field course - see photos from this year's trip on Flickr.
Science, Policy and Management

Research module

Research project (90 credits)

Requirements

A minimum of an upper second-class BSc (Hons) degree (or equivalent international qualification) in a relevant subject, such as ecology, environmental science, biology or zoology.
Applicants with a good lower second class degree may be considered on an individual basis, taking into account relevant background and related achievements.
This programme includes one compulsory overseas field course, during which students should expect to have to undertake physically-demanding work in remote locations. Applicants for the programme from outside the UK should ensure that there are no residency or travel restrictions that would prevent them from attending this course. Applicants with any disability that impacts upon their ability to undertake such activities should seek advice from the School before applying for this programme.
Students must choose one fieldwork option in either Borneo or Crete and will have to contribute £1,000 or £400 respectively towards the cost of this field trip.
IELTS (International English Language Testing Service) - 6.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each category)
WELT (Warwick English Language Test) – BBC/BCC
TEEP (Test of English for Educational Purposes) – 6.5
Cambridge ESOL Certificate in Advanced English – B
Cambridge ESOL Certificate of Proficiency in English – C
Degree transcripts. Please provide a transcript of your degree(s). If you have not yet completed your degree please provide a transcript of your results achieved to date.
If your degree was from an overseas institution, you should supply a transcript of your marks for each year of your studies and a copy of your degree certificate together with a certified translation if the document is not in English. Please note that original documentation will be required before you enrol. International applicants are also advised to include high school transcripts
Please provide the contact details of two referees, at least one reference must be from an academic referee who is in a position to comment on the standard of your academic work and suitability for postgraduate level study. Where appropriate, a second referee can provide comment on your professional experience.
Curriculum Vitae (CV)/ Resume
Statement of purpose. Your statement of purpose should explain why you want to study your chosen programme and how it will help your life and career. This should typically be one side of A4 paper.