Biological Sciences

Choose to carry out your postgraduate Biological Sciences studies at University of Hull and become part of a vibrant, forward-thinking research community.

Our postgraduate Biological Sciences Biological Sciences students at University of Hull University of Hull are well integrated and fundamental to the work that we do, and we pride ourselves on supporting them to make sure that they achieve their full potential. We have developed an international reputation for our research in evolutionary biology, earth science and functional ecology. 

We offer MSc by Thesis and PhD opportunities and we have a network of exceptional research opportunities. An MSc by Thesis is a postgraduate degree option with more research freedom than the more conventional taught pathways. On this programme, you spend a year on a research project closely advised by your research supervisor. At the end of your project you submit a research thesis, which will be evaluated by a research panel. A PhD, meanwhile is the ultimate form of student-centred learning, allowing you to focus your research interests and make an original and meaningful contribution to science. 

Features 

• Our state-of-the-art research facilities include environmentally controlled tropical and cold water aquarium systems, and a microscopy suite.

Curriculum: 

• Aquatic Toxicology

• Bioscience Education

• Chemical Ecology

• Network Ecology Group

• Evolutionary Comparative Ecology

• Sensory Ecology