Organisms and Environment programme offered at Cardiff University aim is to understand the ecological, health and genetic consequences of environmental change on biological diversity. Our approach is to focus on processes and prediction, combining ecological, experimental and molecular approaches, in contrasting groups of organisms. Visit the programme website for more information
All the major groups are studied, including animals, plants, bacteria, archaea, protozoa, filamentous fungi and yeast.
Distinctive features
- Seminar Programme: The Organisms and Environment Division has an active seminar programme to enable postgraduate students to meet top international researchers and also present their own research
Programme Structure
The spectrum of research activities include:
- Microbial and soil ecology
- Endangered Species research
- Genomics, metagenomics, population and environmental genetics of plants, animals and microbes
- Ecotoxicology in aquatic and terrestrial environments
- Community ecology including pest management
- Interactions between organisms and their food resources
- Behavioural and evolutionary ecology
- Chemical ecology and waste management
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
Upper Second Class
English requirements
- TOEFL® IBT: TOEFL iBT® is accepted by more than 13,000 universities and other institutions in over 160 countries. The test can be taken at a test center or at home. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. Score required: 90.
- PTE Academic: PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English) is a language test that enables students to demonstrate their writing, listening, speaking, and reading skills when applying to study in English. The score refers to a total score which ranges between 10 and 90. Score required: 69.
- IELTS: The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). Score required: 6.5.
Other requirements
General requirements
- A 1st or Upper 2nd class UK honours degree or equivalent is usually required.
- Suitable for graduates in biological and related sciences, including anatomy, physiology and pathology, aural and oral sciences, biomedical sciences, biology, chemistry, computer science and informatics, forensic science, genetics, medicine, neuroscience, optometry and vision sciences, mathematics and statistics, pharmacology, psychology, sport sciences and zoology.
- Applicants are asked to hand in a research proposal alongside their application.
- If you are applying for an advertised project, there is no requirement of submitting a research proposal – instead please submit a statement of support.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International
50,857 AUD / year (≈ 26,700 GBP / year)
Domestic
9,535 AUD / year (≈ 5,006 GBP / year)
Additional Details
Part-time tuition fees: £2,503
Living costs
Cardiff, United Kingdom: 1,196-2,030 AUD / month
