This course provide you with research training in one or more of our Research Pathways and you will benefit from training in our Specialist Research Facilities. Research Staff will share their expertise and assist you in developing the skills necessary to do independent research, leading to a dissertation written as a scientific paper. All research students undertake taught modules followed by a major research project under the guidance of academic staff in one or more of our Research Pathways, and benefitting from training in our specialist research facilities. This degree is assessed by a dissertation (research project). You will receive training to prepare you to become a research scientist that will enable you to successfully pursue a career within biology and ecology.