Biosystematics (Taught)

Gain a broad perspective of taxonomy and systematics as well as relevant practical experience on this Master's course.

Available full-time or part-time, and run jointly with the Natural History Museum, the programme will prepare you for further PhD study, or a future career in systematics research.

You'll carry out two hands-on research projects at the museum and Imperial's Silwood Park Campus under the supervision of acknowledged international experts at both institutions.

You'll also improve your knowledge of biosystematics through regular academic tutorials, attendance at lab meetings, and external lectures and seminar series.

MRes Living Planet programme
Our MRes Living Planet course will equip you to tackle the great environmental challenges facing the world, providing training on the transferrable research skills you’ll need to develop science-based understanding and interventions. All our MRes Living Planet streams are available in full-time or part-time modes.

You may wish to consider if another stream is right for you according to your career aims and background:

• MRes Biosystematics (this stream)

• MRes Living Planet with Ecology, Evolution and Conservation

• MRes Living Planet with Computational Methods in Ecology and Evolution

• MRes Living Planet with Ecosystems and Environmental Change