University College London Masters Degrees in Ecology

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

Climate change and biodiversity loss together pose this century’s greatest challenges for health and wellbeing, from food and water security to emerging infectious disease, and tackling them requires integrating ecosystem-based approaches with public health and data science. Read more

This new MSc, the first of its kind globally, provides students with the interdisciplinary skills, theoretical and practical expertise needed to apply cutting-edge innovations in data science, citizen science, sensor technologies, and applied artificial intelligence to monitor and manage ecosystems and wildlife populations to understand and reverse catastrophic changes in global biodiversity. Read more

The MSc in Ecology and Urban Engineering is designed to equip you with the tools and understanding to design climate-resilient indoor and outdoor urban spaces that work with and for nature, bridging the gap between ecosystems and the man-made landscape. Read more

Evolutionary theory has radically altered our understanding of human life. Our programme is designed to provide students with a solid practical and theoretical grounding in issues relevant to the evolution of humans and non-human primates. Read more

This degree allows you to undertake a major research project in a specialised subject within the UCL Division of Biosciences. To cater for the diversity of topics available, the degree is split into twelve subject streams, each with a dedicated tutor. Read more

The Anthropology MRes programme offers students a thorough grounding in a wide range of social science or biological methods, theories, and approaches. Read more

The UCL Conservation MSc is widely recognised as a leading programme for aspiring nature conservation professionals. This highly successful degree programme saw its first students graduate in 1960, and about 80% of its graduates have gone on to secure posts related to conservation. Read more

Biodiversity, evolution and conservation are of growing importance due to climate change, extinction, and habitat destruction. Read more

This MSc provides students with fundamental skills and knowledge to study human remains in both bioarchaeological and forensic anthropological contexts. Read more

The MSc Biodiversity and Global Change provides a grounding in the science that is essential for tackling the biodiversity crisis, training the next generation of conservation professionals. Read more