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PostgraduateMaster of Research

Biosystematics

Imperial College London
Kensington and Chelsea, England
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1 yearDuration
£16,300Per Year (Intl)
£16,300Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in biological sciences with the MRes Biosystematics at Imperial College London. Based in Kensington and Chelsea, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. 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. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 90% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £33,000 within three years, and a 95% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Systematic Principles and Phylogenetic Methods
Taxonomic Practice and Morphological Analysis
Molecular Systematics and Genomic Approaches
Biodiversity Assessment and Species Delimitation
Research Methods in Biosystematics
Museum Collections and Curation Techniques
Independent Research Project One
Independent Research Project Two
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£16,300

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£16,300

Home Student Fee

£16,300

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

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Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

80%Working
15%Work & Study
100%Professional Jobs
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