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    Biodiversity, Evolution and Conservation MRes

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    London, GBMResIn-person1 year
    £42,700.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    180
    Credits
    £90.00
    App fee

    Biodiversity, Evolution and Conservation MRes at UCL is a 180-credit, 1-year, in-person MRes program based in London, GB. Tuition is £42,700.

    About the program

    The program provides training in quantitative methods for biodiversity, evolution, and conservation research, including ecology, biogeography, evolutionary biology, genetics, bioinformatics, systematics, and palaeobiology. Students complete three taught modules and two research projects at UCL, the Natural History Museum, and the Institute of Zoology.

    Focus: research
    Times Higher Ed Life Sciences 2026: 21st | Complete University Guide 2026 Biological Sciences: 8th

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    2 years Graduate Route (UK)

    $17,000.00
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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Biodiversity, Evolution and Conservation MRes at UCL cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Biodiversity, Evolution and Conservation MRes at UCL is £42,700 across 180 required credits.
    Is Biodiversity, Evolution and Conservation MRes at UCL online or in-person?
    Biodiversity, Evolution and Conservation MRes at UCL is offered in-person.
    How long does Biodiversity, Evolution and Conservation MRes at UCL take to complete?
    Biodiversity, Evolution and Conservation MRes at UCL is structured around 1 year and 180 credits.
    What GPA is required for Biodiversity, Evolution and Conservation MRes at UCL?
    Per the program's published guidance: upper second-class (2:1)
    What work-permit options follow Biodiversity, Evolution and Conservation MRes at UCL?
    Post-completion work rights for Biodiversity, Evolution and Conservation MRes at UCL: 2 years Graduate Route (UK)