Biosystematics
Postgraduate
In London
Description
-
Type
Postgraduate
-
Location
London
-
Start date
Different dates available
This one-year research-based course is run jointly with the Natural History Museum, which is just a five-minute walk from Imperial's South Kensington Campus.It provides a broad perspective of taxonomy and systematics, together with relevant practical experience, and is aimed at students who wish to broaden their knowledge in this area.
Facilities
Location
Start date
Start date
About this course
This one-year research-based course is run jointly with the Natural History Museum, which is just a five-minute walk from Imperial's South Kensington Campus. It provides a broad perspective of taxonomy and systematics, together with relevant practical experience, and is aimed at students who wish to broaden their knowledge in this area. The programme is specifically designed to prepare students before undertaking a PhD or embarking on a career in systematics research, for which it provides excellent networking opportunities.
All applicants must apply online. You can usually apply for up to two courses, although your second choice will only be considered if your first-choice application is unsuccessful. Most courses don't have a formal closing date, but popular courses close when they are full, so you should apply early to avoid disappointment. There may also be funding deadlines that apply to you. You will need to upload documents with your applications, which may include...
Reviews
Subjects
- IT
Course programme
Modules shown are for the current academic year, and are subject to change depending on your year of entry.
You carry out three 15-week research projects during the year, each based in a different research group, at the Museum and Imperial’s Silwood Park Campus.
The three projects use molecular, morphological and bioinformatics techniques, and you are free to choose the group of organisms you wish to study.
Each project will culminate in a short report and a presentation to the course organisers, project supervisors and NHM students.
You will also participate in selected lectures and seminars, drawing on the weekly Imperial and Natural History Museum seminar series and other specialist subject seminars, many given by acknowledged international experts.
You are also encouraged to attend selected lectures within the College across all basic science disciplines. This includes particularly the MSc course in MSc Taxonomy and Biodiversity.
As Research Group members, you will also attend group discussions, seminars, work in progress lab meetings, and journal clubs which are designed to develop your transferable skills.
Biosystematics