Mres Ecology & Environmental Biology

at University of Glasgow

Semester 1 Core Course

• Key Research Skills (40 Credits)
   

Semester 2 Optional Courses

• Animal Ethics
• Animal Legislation And Societal Issues
• Animal Welfare Assessment
• Biodiversity Informatics
• Biology Of Suffering
• Care & Enrichment Of Captive Animals
• Conservation Genetics
• Economic Tools For Conservation
• Genetic And Genomic Aspects Of Antimicrobial Resistance
• Geographic Information Systems For Ecologists
• Human Dimensions Of Conservation
• Infectious Disease Ecology And The Dynamics Of Emerging Disease
• Introduction To Bayesian Statistics
• Invertebrate Identification
• Molecular Epidemiology And Phylodynamics
• Multi Species Models
• Principles Of Conservation Ecology
• Protected Area Management
• Single Species Models
• Societal Aspects Of Amr
• Spatial Ecology
• Vertebrate Identification

 

A 2:1 Honours degree or equivalent in a relevant scientific subject. Professional experience and 2:2 applicants with a strong subject specific expertise may also be considered. 
 

Please also include the following with your application:

• CV
• one reference
• personal statement
   

English language requirements
 

For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level.
 

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training)

• 6.5 with no subtests under 6.0. 

• Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months of start date. Combined scores from two tests taken within 6 months of each other can be considered.
   

Common equivalent English language qualifications
 

All stated English tests are acceptable for admission to this programme:
 

TOEFL (ibt, my best or athome)

• 90 with minimum R 20, L 19, S 19, W 23. 

• Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months of start date. Combined scores from two tests taken within 6 months of each other can be considered.
   

PTE (Academic or Academic Online)

• 60 with minimum 59 in all sub-tests.

• Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months of start date. Combined scores from two tests taken within 6 months of each other can be considered.
   

Cambridge Proficiency in English (CPE) and Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) 

• 176 overall, no subtest less than 169

• Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months, combined scores from 2 tests sat within 6 months of each other can be considered.
   

Glasgow International College English Language (and other foundation providers)

• 65%.

• Tests are accepted for academic year following sitting.
   

University of Glasgow Pre-sessional courses

• Tests are accepted for 2 years following date of successful completion.
   

Alternatives to English Language qualification

• Undergraduate degree from English speaking country (including Canada if taught in English)

• Undergraduate 2+2 degree from English speaking country

• Undergraduate 2+2 TNE degree taught in English in non-English speaking country

• Masters degree from English speaking country

• Masters degree (equivalent on NARIC to UK masters degree) taught in English in non-English speaking country

MRes
 

UK

• Full-time fee: £10050
   

International & EU

• Full-time fee: £25980

You will be provided with excellent training in preparation for a PhD programme or entering work in:

• conservation sectors

• ecological consultancy

• a governmental agency
   

The MRes also serves as a valuable introduction to UK research for overseas students. There are considerable opportunities to undertake research work in the UK and overseas.
 

MRes projects in the past have involved fieldwork in some of Scotland’s most important natural environments and in a variety of countries across the World.