MSc Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

Be a part of Queen Mary University’s dynamic research community and investigate the unprecedented global ecological change in this revolutionary MSc programme. Hone in on critical analytical skills, delve into key issues affecting the natural environment and hold a lens to the most recent and exciting developments in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology.

• Twelve-day field trip to Borneo for practical hands-on training
• Opportunities for research projects in UK and overseas, with collaborators such as the Institute of Zoology; Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew; and the Natural History Museum
• Guest lecturers include esteemed industry experts, prospective employers and pioneering researchers in the field
• Advanced-level training in data analysis and statistical programming

Facilities

At Queen Mary you will have access to a number of advanced facilities, some of which are designated exclusively to postgraduate students.

• Advanced analytical research facilities at the Freshwater Biological Association’s River Laboratory on the River Frome in Dorset, via our River Communities Group
• Mesocosm and temperature controlled facilities at Queen Mary
• We use our network of partner NGOs, research labs and industries to create further opportunities
• All refurbished laboratories from the Department of Biology including state-of-the-art molecular and stable isotope tools

Career paths

During your studies you'll have access to support at every stage in your degree, including one-to-one academic guidance, tailored workshops and external guest speakers. Graduates of this course are well-placed to progress onto PhD research or careers in industry, consultancy and conservation.

Graduates from this course have progressed to:

• Assistant Ecologist at Atkins
• PhD Student at Queen Mary University of London
• Assistant Ecologist at RammSanderson Ecology