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Evolution: From the Galapagos to the 21st Century at University of Southampton - UCAS

Course summary

Explore Evolution at a global top 100* university. Evolution: From the Galapagos to the 21st Century offers a unique opportunity to consider evolutionary biology, experimentally and theoretically. This programme will provide you with an opportunity to focus and further develop your undergraduate experience in the context of evolutionary biology. You'll take a field trip to the Galaogos Islands, where Charles Darwin devloped his theory of Natural Selection, and learn how to:

  • Predict responses to climate change (crop security, forestry, ecosystem services)
  • Investigate how the environment influences health and disease over multiple generations
  • Explore areas ranging from palaeontology to genomics and computer modelling to engineering
Whether you’re looking to go on to study a PhD or progress your career opportunities, you'll develop the personal and professional skills essential for both. *QS World University Rankings 2025.

Modules

For a full list of modules, please visit our website.

Assessment method

At Southampton, assessments are designed to equip you with the skills you need for success in your career. On this course, you'll be assessed through tutorials, practical work, your projects, presentations, examinations, and a dissertation.


Entry requirements

2:1 in first degree (unless exceptional circumstances provided for 2:2) Submission of CV and application letter. Applicants will be interviewed. If you do not have the exact entry requirements, but you have significant work experience in this sector we will assess your relevant professional expernce, subject knowledge and aptitude for learning.


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/fees/postgraduate.page
Evolution: From the Galapagos to the 21st Century at University of Southampton - UCAS