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Our courses

Take your expertise to a higher level and stand out to employers in the field. Explore Master’s programmes; MSc by Research Entomology and MSc Ecological Survey Skills with Placement (formerly MSc Species Identification and Survey Skills)

 

Why study with us?

Learn from our expert entomologists, zoologists, botanists and ecologists, access collections and samples on our biodiverse campus, benefit from our close links with industry and enhance your career.
Students carrying out fieldwork by Whiteknights lake

How you'll study

Our master's courses are extremely practical, with hands-on learning out in the field. The courses are focused towards preparing you for your future career.
Three students carrying out field work in a meadow

Life in the Department

Join a vibrant and welcoming department situated on an award-winning campus. 
Elephant skeleton in the Cole Museum of Zoology

Our facilities

Explore our purpose-built Health and Life Sciences building, Cole Museum of Zoology, Herbarium, Harris Garden and award-winning campus.

Meet the team

Our community of staff includes internationally renowned academics, recognised for the excellence of their teaching and research.

Our research

We investigate the past, present and future of the living world, and aim to change the way people think about, and study, ecology and evolution.

Athena SWAN Silver Award