BIOSCIENCES SINGLETON PARK CAMPUS
The major component of all our postgraduate research degrees is the research thesis, which is embedded within one or more of our research themes, and where you will gain in-depth knowledge in our specialist areas of expertise. Our research themes are: Marine and Freshwater Systems We take an interdisciplinary approach and build on a strong history of aquatic research at Swansea University to answer fundamental and applied research questions aimed at sustaining ecosystem services from marine and freshwater environments. We also consider the interconnected nature of different freshwater, estuarine and marine environments and humans as key components of these systems. Behavioural Ecology and Evolution From molecular through to macroevolutionary scales we interrogate the basis of behavioural and morphological adaptions. We focus on understanding animal sociality, movement ecology and the evolutionary drivers and mechanisms of behaviour. Biodiversity and Ecosystems Global environmental change is modifying and affecting ecosystems and biodiversity and the functions and life-support they provide. We aim to understand the mechanisms and functions driving biodiversity patterns and ecosystem dynamics, to better inform management and policy from local to global scales.
Our strengths arise from the synergies of combining experimental, field and theoretical approaches, across individual to population and community-level scales. Our work spans ecosystems across the globe, from tropical islands to temperate reefs and coastlands; from the Atlantic forest to boreal ecosystems. Natural Products and Environmental Resources Our research aims to maximise the benefits of natural resources while minimising disturbances to the environment. We address environmental and societal challenges through applied research, and in doing so, we champion healthy and sustainable ecosystems. Our focus is broad, and ranges from harnessing microbial systems for novel product and process development (bioprospecting, bioremediation), to addressing aquatic and terrestrial food security (aquaculture, biocontrol, disease ecology), and environmental stewardship (invasive species control; human-environment interactions). Working collaboratively across disciplines with academics, businesses and policymakers is central to our research. Further information on our research can be found on our website: swansea.ac.uk/bioscience/ research-and-impact/
RESEARCH COURSES Entry Requirements MPhil/PhD: Typically a 2:1 honours degree or a master's degree with 'Merit' in biosciences or a related subject, or equivalent qualification. MRes: Typically a 2:1 honours degree in Biosciences or a related subject, or equivalent qualification. English Language Requirement IELTS 6.5 (minimum of 6.0 in each component) or Swansea University recognised equivalent.
BIOSCIENCES MRes FT PT BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES MPhil/PhD FT PT
The Department of Biosciences conducts research on diverse subjects across natural sciences, combining fundamental and applied science to provide a well-rounded research environment. Our research is focused around four themes, which are integrated with our education mission. We invite applications from highly motivated and suitably qualified candidates to undertake postgraduate research on our MRes Biosciences (one-year programme FT), MPhil (two-year programme FT) or PhD (up to 4-year programme FT). MRes students undertake three taught modules in the first term, including
‘Science Skills and Research Methods’ undertaken by all postgraduate researchers.
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