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Entomology at University of Reading - UCAS

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2025 - 2026
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Course summary

Our MSc by Research Entomology is one of the few research master’s programmes in entomology in the UK. The course prepares graduates from a variety of disciplines for employment in insect ecology careers. Through theoretical and practical experience, you’ll learn how entomology is studied and applied in the UK and overseas, and gain an appreciation for the range of insect-related issues in the UK and abroad. You will also learn essential principles of research design in entomology, gain competence in a range of research methods for data collection, and gain detailed expertise in a subset relevant to your own research interests. For more information, please visit our programme page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/biological-sciences-pg/msc-by-research-entomology

Modules

Sample modules may include:

  • Entomology: Techniques and Identification
  • Entomology Project.
These are the modules that we currently offer for 2024/25 entry. They may be subject to change as we regularly review our module offerings to ensure they’re informed by the latest research and teaching methods. Please note that the University cannot guarantee that all optional modules will be available to all students who may wish to take them. Please check our website for further inforamtion about the course structure.

Entry requirements

IELTS: 6.5 overall with no element less than 5.5 (or equivalent). Entry requirements: Normally a good undergraduate honours degree (2:1 or above), or equivalent from a university outside the UK, in a related subject such as biological sciences, geographical sciences, agricultural sciences or environmental sciences, but each application will be considered individually.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £11750 Whole course
Northern Ireland £11750 Whole course
Scotland £11750 Whole course
Wales £11750 Whole course
Channel Islands £11750 Whole course
Republic of Ireland £11750 Whole course
EU £25850 Whole course
International £25850 Whole 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

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Entomology at University of Reading - UCAS