Masters Degrees (Freshwater Ecology)

The Ecology Group at Massey has a large teaching and support staff, with diverse expertise. Read more

Environmental issues such as pollution, habitat degradation, invasive species and climate change threaten the quality and sustainability of our aquatic resources. Read more

Researchers in the  School of Biological Sciences  conduct cutting-edge research across a broad range of biological disciplines, including genomics, biotechnology, cell biology, sensory biology, animal behaviour and evolution, population biology, host-disease interactions and ecosystem services. Read more

Both the ocean and freshwater bodies cover more than 70% of the planet and over 40% of the human population lives in coastal areas. Read more

Floods, droughts, poor water quality, disparities in regional access to water – these are all great environmental challenges for societies and ecosystems, and they are being exacerbated and complicated by a changing climate. Read more

We aim to predict the consequences of rapid environmental change such as that due to climate, habitat loss, renewable energy growth, pollution and over-exploitation of natural resources on biodiversity and human and animal health. Read more

As a postgraduate researcher you will join an interdisciplinary group, within the School of Life Sciences, which is well-connected with industry and fellow research institutions worldwide. Read more

The MRes in Biosciences gives you expert research training embedded in our world-class research groups embedded within one or more of our research themes in Biosciences. Read more

If you are interested in working for government agencies and regulators, environmental consultancies and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) then the Environmental Management programme at Aberdeen is right for you. Read more

Learn about all the latest developments in conservation science on this accredited course, taught in a biodiverse hotspot on the Dorset coast. Read more

The MSc in Environmental Biology: Conservation & Resource Management explores relationships between living organisms and terrestrial, freshwater and marine environments. Read more

The MSc in River Environments and their Management at the University of Birmingham examines the interactions between climate, hydrology, geomorphology, ecology, biogeochemical cycling, water and habitat quality and biodiversity. Read more

Quantitative skills are more in demand that ever, forming an essential basis for successful careers in ecology, conservation, and animal and human health. Read more

This one-year MSc degree focuses on how animal behaviour can be applied to wildlife conservation. This is an exciting new area of study, known as Conservation Behaviour, and is suitable for those interested in careers in animal behaviour and/or conservation. Read more