MPhil/PhD Zoology- University of Lincoln -Scholarship

Introduction

At the University of Lincoln, research in zoology is underpinned by the School of Life Sciences’ extensive expertise in the fields of evolution, ecology, animal behaviour, cognition and animal welfare.

You will benefit from working alongside academics and researchers at the forefront of their respective fields whose research is published in international scientific journals. Groundbreaking research from the School has an impressive record of being showcased by the Royal Society.

This School has formed strong links with businesses and universities aroundthe world, enhancing opportunities to learn from, and work with, external institutions and organisations.

A structured programme of research training supports you in developing the key research, practice and critical-thinking skills required for your future career. Lincoln’s interdisciplinary research ethos facilitates collaborative working with colleagues from across the University.

Research Areas, Projects & Topics

Main research areas are:

• Evolution of life histories
• Reproductive biology and embryology
• Sensory biology
• Paleobiology
• Functional anatomy.

Recent and current research projects include:

• Invertebrate biodiversity on hedgerows
• Behaviour and ecology of free ranging wild bream
• Population dynamics of Barbastelle bats
• Effects of developmental temperature on post-copulatory sexual selection
• Use of artificial beans in the control of stored food pests
• Genetic variability in Cleveland Bay horses
• Effects of Temperature During Larval
• Development on Sexual Characteristics of Beetles
• Assessment of Species Radiation of Fossil Amphibians
• Density-dependent Disease Resistance in Insects
• Evaluation of the Hearing Organ of Katydids
• Effect of Climate Change on Lizard Diversity in South America

How You Study

The research programme relies on independent research by the student supervised by an advisory panel of academic staff. In addition, there are training courses provided by the University to develop key skills in research.

Interviews & Applicant Days

All applicants are interviewed before being accepted on to a degree programme.

Entry Requirements

A minimum 2:1 in a relevant undergraduate degree or an MSc.

Key Contacts

Academic:

Dr Paul Eady

peady@lincoln.ac.uk

Enquiries:

cos@lincoln.ac.uk

+44 (0)1522 837949

For More Details:

http://www.lincoln.ac.uk/home/course/zoozoorp/

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