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Animal Biology MPhil/PhD
University of Worcester

UK

About this course

What will I learn?

We welcome applications to undertake research towards MPhil and PhD degrees in Animal Biology.

Research at Worcester has grown significantly in the last 10 years as the University itself has expanded. As a research student you will join a vibrant student community in our Research School and become part of our dynamic research environment.

Key features

Offered on a full-time or part-time basis (maximum of 6 years).
Students are allocated an appropriate study pathway, based on their research experience and background.
All students are offered a wide range of optional training workshops throughout the programme.
Our staff have expertise in comparative zoology, ecosystem modelling, conservation, invertebrate biology, animal behaviour, physiological and behavioural ecology, animal welfare, ecological monitoring and modelling techniques.
You will be able to apply to our Research Student Support Scheme for some funding for this purpose.

Where could it take you?

All research students must engage with the Researcher Development Programme (RDP), a core curriculum of training and development which provides them with the general and subject-specific knowledge, skills and behaviours to support them in the completion of their research degree. At the beginning of an MPhil/PhD degree, you will be allocated to one of two pathways depending on your experience and knowledge as a researcher. This will determine which elements of the programme are core and which are optional.At the beginning of the programme you will be required to complete a Training Needs Analysis (TNA) in conjunction with your Director of Studies. This identifies the training that you will need to undertake, in addition to the mandatory elements of RDP, in order to complete the programme and to become an effective researcher. This TNA is revisited at the beginning of each subsequent academic year. All students are offered a wide range of optional training workshops throughout the programme focused around the following themes:

  • Developing and Managing Your Research
  • Dissemination, Impact, Engagement
  • Completing Your Research Degree
  • Research Methodology Master classes
  • Data Analysis
  • Research Funding
  • Wellbeing and Personal Effectiveness
  • Careers and Employability
  • Enterprise and Entrepreneurship

Which department am I in?

School of Science and the Environment

Study options

Full Time (3 years)

Tuition fees
£17,400.00 (18,95,838) per year
This is a fixed fee
Start date

January 2025

Venue

University of Worcester

Henwick Grove,

Worcester,

Worcestershire,

WR2 6AJ, CENTRAL ENGLAND, England

Entry requirements

For international students

For MPhil: First or Upper Second Class Honours Degree or an approved equivalent award or Research or professional experience which has resulted in appropriate evidence of achievement. For PhD: Postgraduate Masters Degree in a discipline which is appropriate to the proposed programme of study or First or Upper Second Class Honours Degree or equivalent award in an appropriate discipline or Research or professional experience at postgraduate level which has resulted in published work, written reports or other appropriate evidence of achievement. International applicants will be required to demonstrate that they have the appropriate level of written and spoken English. For MPhil/PhD this is an IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum score of 6.0 in every component. TOEFL iBT/TOEFL Home Edition 86 with no less than: Listening 17, Reading 18, Speaking 20, Writing 17.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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