Queen Mary University of London

Course Details

Aquatic Ecology by Research MSc

Course Description

Threats to the goods and services within an ecosystem, such as clean drinking water and sustainable fisheries, are frequently appearing in the media and on the agendas of governments. Maintaining these goods and services requires us to have a fundamental understanding of the biodiversity and ecosystem processes responsible. Without this knowledge there can be no effective management of aquatic resources and multiple stressors to an ecosystem. This programme has been designed to balance the latest in ecological theory with practical application in both freshwater and marine systems. Students will take part in three residential field-courses (Western Isles of Scotland, Dorset, and Cumbria) for practical ‘hands-on’ training.

Course Duration

NumberDuration
1year

Career outcomes

The most recent national destination survey confirmed that 80% of our Masters graduates from the School of Biological and Chemical Sciences were in employment and/or study six months after graduation. The range of skills gained through our programmes, coupled with opportunities for extra-curricular activities, has enabled students to enter careers such as: NERC funded CASE PhD studentship - Environment Agency Internship - NERC Curator - Natural History Museum Community Learning and Engagement Officer - London Wildlife Trust Aquatic Ecologist field post - Consultancy firm Ahern Ecology Fisheries Ecologist - Brown May Marine Research Chemist - Xention Research Scientist - Phosphonics Ecotoxicologist - ADAS UK Ltd Consultant - HR Wallingford Technical Officer - Environment Agency Research Intern - Zoological Society of London.




Aquatic Ecology by Research MSc Queen Mary University of London