Course summary

Study how taxonomy and systematics provide the foundation for our understanding of biological diversity on this Master's course. Based primarily at the Natural History Museum, this programme will equip you with the quantitative and analytical skills required for a career in biodiversity research. This includes the chance to explore a range of computing, morphological and molecular techniques. You'll attend lectures and carry out computer and laboratory-based practicals at the museum before applying your skills to field work at Imperial's Silwood Park campus. You'll then further demonstrate your expertise by investigating a research area of interest during an independent four-month project. This course's close links with the museum will also provide you with opportunities to attend regular seminars and network with leading researchers as you build towards future PhD study or a biodiversity career. MSc Living Planet programme Our MSc 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 MSc 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:

• MSc Living Planet with Computational Methods in Ecology and Evolution

• MSc Living Planet with Ecological Applications

• MSc Living Planet with Ecology, Evolution and Conservation

• MSc Taxonomy, Biodiversity and Evolution (this stream)