Designed for doctors, healthcare professionals and graduates, the Roehampton master's in Ecology, Evolution and Behaviour (MSc) will help you develop your interest in living organisms by gaining the specialist skills needed to be a leader in your field.<br><br>By focusing on important insights into contemporary developments in ecology, evolution and behavour, youll become a confident, agile, independent thinker, with the ability to adapt rapidly to change. Youll graduate with the knowledge and skills to:<br><br>undertake an independent research project in a topic within ecology, evolution or behaviour<br><br>project management<br><br>data analysis and communication<br><br>scientific project design<br><br>scientific reporting<br><br>grant writing<br>The ecology, evolution and behaviour of organisms are key elements of the natural world we see around us. Improving our knowledge of these topics is important in mitigating the impacts of environmental change, improving food and water security, increasing animal welfare and explaining the diversity of life we see across the globe.<br><br>Created in collaboration with industry-leading professionals, the Roehampton Ecology, Evolution and Behaviour includes important insights into contemporary developments, for a wide range of future careers.<br><br>Working in high-spec facilities, and excellent laboratories, youll also shape your studies around your own interests and aspirations, with modules including:<br><br>Health Research Methods<br>Research Project<br><br>The School of Life and Health Science is a progressive and inclusive community, putting you at the centre of your learning journey. Recognising that our students have different personal circumstances, we are committed to enabling you to balance your studies with work, family, and other external commitments.<br><br>You will undertake this research project with the support of a dedicated research-active supervisor who is an expert in the field. They will guide and support you as you develop and conduct your project, giving you the opportunity to take ownership of a piece of research that you are passionate about. Supervisors will be members of staff from the dynamic and vibrant research community within the School of Life and Health Sciences. This includes world-leading researchers from theCentre for Research in Ecology, Evolution and Behaviourand theCentre for Research in Evolutionary, Social and Interdisciplinary Anthropology. Details of potential supervisors and research projects can be foundhere. When youre developing your application, you should in touch with a potential supervisor to discuss potential research project topics.<br><br>With the support and guidance of this supervisor, youll spend the full duration of the programme conducting your research project. This includes developing hypotheses and predictions, collecting data, analysing these data and presenting these data in a final written report. This final report includes a paper suitable for submission to a peer-reviewed scientific journal and a press release to promote your project's findings.