MSc Taxonomy, Biodiversity and Evolution at Imperial College London

Obtain broad training in modern approaches of taxonomy and collection-based research. Based primarily at the Natural History Museum, this programme will equip you with the practical and analytical skills required for a career in biodiversity research and evolutionary biology. You will acquire solid theoretical background in taxonomy and systematics, together with computing and hands-on laboratory expertise required to apply these disciplines to real-world problems in conservation, agriculture, or health.

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 NHM Field Course and Basic Computing, Statistics in R, Ecological and Evolutionary Data Science, Natural History Collections and Principles of Taxonomy, Phylogenetics and Molecular Systematics, Palaeobiology and Speciation, Taxonomy Biodiversity and Evolution Research Project.

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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