Overview

Biodiversity, Evolution and Conservation are of growing importance due to climate change, extinction, and habitat destruction.

Taught modules will focus on cutting-edge quantitative tools in ecology, evolutionary biology, genetics, bioinformatics, systematics, palaeobiology, conservation, biogeography and environmental biology.

Seminars, journal clubs and the two research projects will provide students with diverse opportunities for experience at UCL Genetics, Evolution and Environment & Centre for Biodiversity and Environment Research, the Natural History Museum and the Institute of Zoology, Zoological Society of London.

Careers

This Biodiversity Evolution and Conservation programme from the University College London (UCL) offers students a strong foundation with which to pursue careers in

academic research,
environmental policy and management,
applied conservation,
public health,
or scientific journalism.

Employability

This programme provides students with a strong foundation to pursue careers in academic research, environmental policy and management, applied conservation, public health, or scientific journalism.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Science Communication for Biologists

Computational Methods in Biodiversity Research

Analytical Tools in Biodiversity
Evolutionary and Conservation Research

Biodiversity Generation and Maintenance

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-26 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-28 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Normally, a minimum of an upper second-class UK Bachelor's degree in life sciences, environmental sciences or related subject area,
or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard.
Applicants with an appropriate professional qualification and relevant work experience may also apply.
The English language level for this programme is: Level 2

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

39800 GBP / year

≈ 39800 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

20500 GBP / year

≈ 20500 GBP / year

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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