Key Information
Duration
- Full-time: 36 months
- Part-time: 60 months
Start Dates & Application Deadlines
- Starting September 2027
- Apply before May 2027 (International) — This is an estimated deadline. The deadline is applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country.
Language
English
- Duolingo English Test: 125
- TOEFL iBT: 88
- PTE Academic: 69
- IELTS: 6.5
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Reading, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Ecology
Overview
Ecologists can research interactions between species and between species and their environments that influence abundance and distribution. Address climate change adaptation, design of habitat networks and agri-environment schemes.
Features
- Evolutionary biologists will use modern analytical tools to research the evolution of plants, animals and microbes.
- In the Ecology and Evolutionary Biology programme from University of Reading, we’re developing new methods to incorporate fossils and geographic data into phylogenies, detect natural selection on phenotypes and probe gene network evolution and adaptive landscapes.
Programme Structure
To obtain additional information about the programme, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English Requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 125
- TOEFL iBT: 88
- PTE Academic: 69
- IELTS: 6.5
Other Requirements
General Requirements
- Applicants should normally possess at least a first degree (normally of an upper second-class honours standard or above), or equivalent. Many applicants also have a master’s degree (normally of a good merit standard or above).
- The application form includes a proposal (not exceeding 1000 words) of your intended research project, the rationale for your study, literature review, research question(s), design, methodology, and potential significance of the results.
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (non-residents): 46,194 AUD / year (≈ 24,450 GBP / year)
- Domestic (citizens or residents): 9,896 AUD / year (≈ 5,238 GBP / year)
Living Costs
Reading, United Kingdom: 1,706-2,611 AUD / month
Funding
Scholarships
Available Scholarships
- IFP Ambassador Scholarship (University of Reading) — 3,000 GBP — Deadline: Not specified
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Various benefits — Deadline: 07 Oct 2026
- ServiceScape Scholarship — 1,000 USD — Deadline: 30 Nov 2026
- ACES Scholarships — 3,500 USD — Deadline: 15 Nov 2026
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — Various benefits — Deadline: Not specified
- Scholarships for PhD Students (Junhua Li) — 19,000 GBP — Deadline: Not specified
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship — Various benefits — Deadline: 28 Feb 2027
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — 1,000 USD — Deadline: 31 Oct 2026
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship — 1,000 USD — Deadline: 01 Mar 2027
- Women Scholarship for International Students — 5,000 USD — Deadline: 28 Aug 2026
- The PhD Prep Fellowship — 10,000 USD — Deadline: 01 Sep 2026
- Dream Chaser Scholarship — 1,000 USD — Deadline: 13 Jan 2027
- Scholarship for students with disabilities — 3,000 USD — Deadline: 31 Dec 2026
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids — 22,500 GBP — Deadline: Not specified
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — 1,500 USD — Deadline: Not specified
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — 12,000 USD — Deadline: 11 Jan 2027