MRes Biosystematics at Imperial College London

Obtain in-depth understanding of the theory and practice of systematics and phylogenetics. Based primarily at the Natural History Museum, this programme will equip you with the practical and analytical skills required for a career in phylogenetics, evolutionary biology, and genomics. You will acquire solid theoretical background in skills to address real-world problems in evolutionary biology, agriculture or epidemiology.

Faculty: Faculty of Natural Sciences  |  Department: Department of Life Sciences  |  Duration: 1 year  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: October 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include Research project 1 – Spring term, Research project 2 – Summer term, NHM Field Course and Basic Computing, Statistics in R, Ecological and Evolutionary Data Science, Planning Research Projects, Biosystematics Research Project 1.

Career pathways

Graduates of our Department go on to succeed in a wide range of sectors. These include scientific research, biotechnology, healthcare, medical communications, consulting, finance, law, public relations, and environmental sectors. Typical roles include Research Scientist, Bioinformatician, Medical Writer, Ecological Consultant, Data Scientist, Geo-spatial Data Manager, Account Executive, Commercial Analyst.

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