MRes Biodiversity and Ecosystems at Swansea University

Programme overview

Research Master's (MRes) in the School of Biosciences, Geography and Physics: a first-semester skills training phase followed by a nine-month independent research project from the end of January, producing a thesis of publication standard.

Faculty: School of Biosciences, Geography and Physics | Department: Biosciences | Duration: 1 year full-time; 3 years part-time | Intake: September 2026 (September 2027 also listed) | Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Advanced skills training in writing, analytical approaches and critical thinking, two modules chosen to match research interests (for example GIS, biodiversity and health ecology, endangered species, biodiversity assessment), then an independent project in a research group. Research theme: mechanisms driving biodiversity patterns and ecosystem dynamics under global environmental change, using experimental, field and theoretical approaches.

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Application information

Entry requirements

MRes Biodiversity and Ecosystems: Applicants must normally hold an undergraduate degree at first or upper second class honours level in Biosciences or a related subject (or non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University). International applicants: IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component, or an equivalent English test. Non-UK applicants require ATAS clearance. One reference is required.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). full-time tuition, Year 1 fee; fees in later years increase by 3%. Source

International applicants: GBP 25,300 a year (2026/27). full-time tuition, Year 1 fee; fees in later years increase by 3%. Source

Intake: September 2026 (September 2027 also listed)

Duration: 1 year full-time; 3 years part-time

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