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Undergraduate study
Our undergraduate courses offer you a wealth of options for learning about the living world. Whether you're keen to explore biology in all its breadth, or focus on a specialist discipline that fascinates you, you'll find a course to suit you.
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Master's study
At Reading, you can take your expertise in ecology to a higher level. Our MSc and MSc by Research courses are ideal for making you stand out to employers.
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PhD study
As a PhD student in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, you'll be part of a dynamic research community and will work with our research intensive team towards new discoveries.
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Our research
Our research division investigates the past, present and future of the living world at all scales: from genes to individuals, from populations to ecosystems. We aim to change the way people think about, and study, ecology and evolution.
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Meet the team
Our community of staff includes internationally renowned academics, recognised for the excellence of their teaching and research.
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Our facilities
Explore our purpose-built Health and Life Sciences building, Cole Museum of Zoology, Herbarium, Harris Garden and award-winning campus.