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MSc Biodiversity and Global Change

  • DeadlineStudy Details: 1 year

Masters Degree Description

Gain a firm grounding in the science required to tackle the biodiversity crisis on this one-year MSc, delivered by a network of leading researchers across UCL, the Institute of Zoology and the Natural History Museum.

The course is a collaboration between three globally renowned organisations in biodiversity research – UCL's Department of Genetics, Evolution and Environment, the Natural History Museum and the Institute of Zoology. Working alongside leading academics from each, you’ll have access to a vast array of research into topics of critical importance for a sustainable future.  

A strong skills focus means you’ll emerge ready to address pressing ecological issues using the most up-to-date tools, platforms and technologies in data analysis, coding, ecological modelling, remote sensing and geographic information systems.  

Entry Requirements

A minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor's degree from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard in a relevant subject such as biology, environmental science, or other science subject that has a strong quantitative element.

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Fees

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Student Destinations

This master's could help you to carve out a career in environmental policy and management, applied conservation, environmental charities, NGOs or scientific journalism.

Module Details

Compulsory modules

  •  Computational Methods in Biodiversity Research
  •  Biodiversity Generation and Maintenance
  •  Applied Biodiversity Conservation
  •  MSc Biodiversity and Global Change Research Project
  •  Biodiversity dynamics on a changing planet

Optional modules

  •  Behavioural Ecology for the Anthropocene
  •  Science Communications for Biologists
  •  Primate Behaviour and Ecology
  •  Species Conservation and Biodiversity
  •  Plant Evolution and Ecology
  •  Technology for Nature
  •  Primate Anatomy, Evolution and Environments
  •  Advanced Biodiversity and Macroevolutionary Studies

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