Program Overview
The Aquatic Ecology By Research at Queen Mary University of London is a MSc programme in Natural Sciences over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of natural sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Aquatic Ecology By Research programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across France and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 17,450 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 8,700 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, France
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Aquatic Ecology By Research programme are prepared for diverse careers in natural sciences:
- Research Scientist
- Environmental Consultant
- Laboratory Manager
- Science Writer
- Policy Advisor
- Academic Researcher
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Ecosystems: Structure and Function
- Quantitative Techniques for Surveying and Monitoring in Ecology
- Statistics and Bioinformatics
- Project
- Impacts of invasive species, particularly crayfish or amphipods, on UK waters
- Climate change and sentinel species / ecosystems
- Methane and its role in food webs
- Biogeochemical cycling and up / downwelling in lotic ecosystems
- Biodiversity and ecosystem functioning
- Physiology of aquatic organisms in a changing climate
- Conservation genetics for species management
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Upper Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
A minimum of an upper second-class BSc (Hons) degree (or equivalent international qualification) in biology or other relevant natural sciences subject. Applicants with relevant professional experience in science will also be considered.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 17,450 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 8,700 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 17,450 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 8,700 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Queen Mary University of London directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Queen Mary University of London
Queen Mary University of London
London, United Kingdom
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University Profile- Application Deadline Jul, 2026
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
