Course summary

Gain broad and interdisciplinary research training in ecology, evolution and conservation on this Master's course. Available full-time or part-time, and taught by internationally recognised experts, this programme provides you with first-hand experience in conducting high-quality research. You'll be taught by active researchers throughout the department and have the opportunity to join research groups as you develop your expertise in specific areas. You'll build interdisciplinary skills and benefit from international connections and collaborations with leading institutions and organisations. Your science will have relevance to practical conservation. MRes Living Planet programme Our MRes Living Planet course will equip you to tackle the great environmental challenges facing the world, providing training on the transferrable research skills you’ll need to develop science-based understanding and interventions. All our MRes Living Planet streams are available in full-time or part-time modes. You may wish to consider if another stream is right for you according to your career aims and background: MRes Biosystematics MRes Living Planet with Ecology, Evolution and Conservation (this stream) MRes Living Planet with Computational Methods in Ecology and Evolution MRes Living Planet with Ecosystems and Environmental Change