MSci Evolutionary Biology
at University of Exeter

Exeter, United Kingdom

Program Overview

Our MSci provides an opportunity to work on a project focused on a specialised area aligned with one of our leading research groups
Evolutionary Biology is a fast growing area of study, utilising ever-more sophisticated technology to unravel the history of life on earth
Experience extensive field work in the UK and international locations
Be taught by some of the world’s leading biologists, working in evolution, behaviour, ecology and conservation
You’ll have access to state-of-the-art facilities to develop advanced knowledge of the impact of genes and evolutionary processes on individuals, communities, landscapes and entire ecosystems

Course Content
Year 1

Compulsory modules
- Genetics
- Microbes
- Evolution
- Skills and Careers
- Introduction to Human Sciences
Year 2

Compulsory modules
- Evolutionary Ecology
- Analysis of Biological Data
- Animal Ecophysiology
- Behavioural Ecology
- Molecular Ecology
- Biosciences Penryn Virtual Field Course
- Bio Penryn 2nd Year Field Course
Year 3

Compulsory modules
- Research Project
- Preparing to Graduate
- Borneo Field Course
- Literature Review in Evolution and Ecology
- Galapagos Islands Field Course
- Yukon-Alaska Field Course
- Azores Field Course
- Northern Spain Field Course
- Tropical Biodiversity and Conservation: Costa Rica Field Course
- Human-Wildlife Coexistence in India Field Course
Final Year

Compulsory modules
- Academic Research Project
- Global Challenges Field Course (MSci)
- Rewilding the United Kingdom
- Literature Review in the Life Sciences
- Applied Data Analysis
Entry Requirement
For direct entry onto our Masters programmes you will be required to hold a relevant Bachelors degree with a grade equivalent to a UK Second-class honours (2:1 or 2:2).

Fees & Scholarships

International Tuition Fees:

£25000 per year

Career Prospect

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

Students Assisted

Loan Amount Disbursed

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