Graduate Studies Prospectus - University of Oxford

Zoologywww.zoo.ox.ac.ukϐϐ Key FactsMain Areas ofResearch InterestsResearch ProgrammesTaught ProgrammesEntry RequirementsEnglish LanguageRequirementsFunding/Awardswww.zoo.ox.ac.ukDPhilMSc by ResearchMSc Integrative BiosciencesGood undergraduate honours degree(upper second-class or above, orequivalent) in Biology or a related subjectResearch degrees Higher levelTaught degrees Higher levelBBSRC and NERC studentships, andlinked divisional and college awardswww.zoo.ox.ac.uk/students/postgrad/prospective_students.htmNumber of Applicants Research degrees 150Taught degrees 75Number ofResearch degrees 30Places OfferedTaught degrees 20Application Deadlines 21 November 2008, 23 January 2009and 13 March 2009Specific deadlines as detailed at:www.zoo.ox.ac.uk/students/postgrad/index.htmContact for Enquiries Graduate Officegraduate.office@zoo.ox.ac.uk+44 (0) 1865 271286ϐϐResearch ProgrammesDPhil and MSc by Research in ZoologyThe Department of Zoology carries out research on a verybroad range of topics, with an emphasis on how organismsevolve and interact with their environment. We organise ourresearch into four themes which are listed below, and in additionthe Department includes two institutes with their own specialresearch focus. We encourage research at the intersections ofthese themes.|| Behaviour:www.zoo.ox.ac.uk/research/behaviour/index.htm|| Disease:www.zoo.ox.ac.uk/research/disease/index.htm|| Ecology:www.zoo.ox.ac.uk/research/ecology/index.htm|| Evolution and Development:www.zoo.ox.ac.uk/research/evolution_development/index.htm|| Edward Grey Institute:www.zoo.ox.ac.uk/egi/|| Wildlife Conservation Research Unit:www.wildcru.orgϐϐTaught ProgrammesMSc in Integrative BioscienceThe MSc in Biology (Integrative Bioscience) course provides anadvanced education and broad experience in biological research.The one-year candidature is structured around a number oftaught courses that provide intensive exposure to research inthe biosciences, training in core skills and guided professionaldevelopment. Conducting and reporting on two independentresearch projects is also an integral requirement.Mathematical, Physical and Life SciencesϐϐResources AvailableWorld-class laboratory and field research resources: seewww.zoo.ox.ac.ukϐϐRelated Programmes AvailablePostgraduate Diploma in International Wildlife ConservationPracticeOffered in association with the Department for ContinuingEducation.|| Length of programme: One year|| Core and optional courses and programme specification:www.zoo.ox.ac.uk/msc/index.htmϐ ϐGraduate DestinationsGraduates from Zoology have enjoyed a broad range of careerdestinations from Academic Research through work in theNon-Governmental Sector to the broadcast and print media.ϐϐAcademic Staff Profileswww.zoo.ox.ac.uk/staff/index.htmLLEnquiries:graduate.office@zoo.ox.ac.ukHow to apply: www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/77