Masters by Research in Evolutionary Biology  Masters by Research in Evolutionary Biology University of Nottingham ../webroot/files/Institutions/cover_photo/1564642957nottingham.jpg

The MRes in Evolutionary Biology involves the study of adaptation of organisms to their environment, at the whole organism and molecular scales. Studies available include the evolutionary and behavioural ecology of insects and mammals and other species, genetic variation in wild populations of fungi, ecological genetics, and the interface between evolution and development. In addition, a number of researchers are interested in estimation of the deep phylogeny of major groups of organisms, such as pulmonate molluscs and protists. One of our staff members, Angus Davidson, uses an evolutionary approach to attempt to understand the origin of the use of 'sex' darts during courtship in slugs and worms. APPLICATION PROCEDURES After identifying which Masters you wish to pursue please complete an on-line application form https:pgapps.nottingham.ac.uk Mark clearly on this form your choice of course title, give a brief outline of your proposed research and follow the automated prompts to provide documentation. Once the School has your application and accompanying documents (eg referees reports, transcriptscertificates) your application will be matched to an appropriate academic supervisor and considered for an offer of admission. COURSE STRUCTURE The MRes degree course consists of two elements: 160 credits of assessed work. The assessed work will normally be based entirely on a research project and will be the equivalent of around 10 ? months full-time research work. AND 20 credits of non-assessed generic training. Credits can be accumulated from any of the courses offered by the Graduate School. http:www.nottingham.ac.ukgradschoolresearch-trainingindex.phtml The generic courses should be chosen by the student in consultation with the supervisor(s). ASSESSMENT The research project will normally be assessed by a dissertation of a maximum of 30,000 to 35,000 words, or equivalent as appropriate*. The examiners may if they so wish require the student to attend a viva. *In consultation with the supervisor it maybe possible for students to elect to do a shorter research project and take a maximum of 40 credits of assessed modules. The School of Biology will provide each postgraduate research student with a laptop for their exclusive use for the duration of their studies in the School. SCHOLARSHIPS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS The University of Nottingham is delighted to offer 10 x ?1,000 tuition fee scholarships for students starting full-time study on one of the Masters by Research (MRes) programmes in the School of Biology at the University in September 2011. Applicants must be classified as ?overseas? students for fees purposes and be applying to study full time. All eligible students who have offers of admission before end of May 2011 will automatically be considered for the Scholarships. The scholarship winners will be notified in June 2011.