Evolution, Behaviour and Ecology

Entry requirements

Normally a 2:1 degree or above in a relevant science subject* is required, although applicants with a 2:1 degree in another subject will be considered if their CV and personal statement evidence significant relevant research experience.

*Relevant subjects include: Biology, Biosciences, Ecology, Evolutionary Biology, Geography, Marine Biology, Natural Sciences, Zoology.

Test Name: IELTS Academic, IELTS Online, IELTS One Skill Retake and IELTS Indicator (IELTS – Academic version)
Required Score: 6.0 overall and no less than 6.0 in any section

Test Name: TOEFL iBT, TOEFL iBT Home Edition, TOEFL iBT Paper Edition and TOEFL MyBest scores
Required Score: Overall score 87 with minimum scores of 21 for writing, listening, reading and speaking.

Test Name: Pearson Test of English (Academic) PTE
Required Score: 64 overall with no less than 64 in all communicative skills

Test Name: LanguageCert International ESOL SELT
Required Score: B2 Communicator with minimum 33 in writing, speaking, listening & reading

Test Name: LanguageCert Academic
Required Score: 65 overall and no less than 65 in any skills score

Test Name: INTO Pre-sessional English
Required Score: 60 and no less than 60 in any sub-section

Test Name: Study Group Academic English
Required Score: Minimum of 60% overall, no less than 60% in any section

Test Name: Skills for English: SELT
Required Score: B2 Pass

Test Name: Duolingo English Test - test taken up to 30th June 2024
Required Score: 110 overall and no less than 110 in Literacy, 95 in Conversation, 110 in Comprehension and 90 in Production

Test Name: Duolingo English Test - test taken from 1st July 2024
Required Score: 110 overall and no less than 110 in any Integrated Subscore

Careers

Our programme is designed to prepare candidates for research and ecology-facing careers, whether within academia or the wider ecology and conservation sectors.

While many of our graduates go on to study for PhDs, the programme provides an excellent grounding for a wide range of post-graduate destinations linked to front-line research. For examples of the diverse career destinations of our past graduates, check out interviews with our MSc alumni on the Graduate School of Environment and Sustainability blog.

Employer-valued skills this course develops

During the course you will gain first-hand practical experience with a diverse range of modern methods in evolutionary and behavioural research, ranging from quantifying behaviour in the field to genetic sequencing and microbial research in the lab. Your chosen research project provides an excellent opportunity to then deepen your practical skills and experience within the area that interests you most.

You will also develop the strong transferable skills needed to advance your career, including quantitative skills, scientific writing, public speaking, grant writing, CV writing, and the professional use of social media.

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