Masters Degrees (Taxonomy)

With only a small percentage of the planet's diversity formally described by science, it is more important than ever to train a new generation of taxonomists who will go on to describe, understand and conserve biodiversity. Read more

The understanding of plant diversity and resources has never been more important. As we face the unprecedented challenges of climate change and environmental degradation, effective environmental surveillance and conservation depend upon detailed knowledge of plants and their habitats. Read more

Taxonomy and systematics provide the foundation for studying the diversity of the living world. This course will give you a broad background in these disciplines and their power for our understanding of biological diversity. Read more

This research-based course is run jointly with the  Natural History Museum , and provides a broad perspective of taxonomy and systematics, together with relevant practical experience. Read more

Having a specialist knowledge in Pain Management is an increasingly important asset and extra responsibility of medical personnel. Read more

Be at the forefront of scientific research in Microbiology. Understand microbes and their role in developing new medicines, tackling diseases and improving the environment. Read more

Want to be at the forefront of scientific research into microbes and their role in developing new medicines, tackling diseases, and improving the environment? At Northumbria, we offer Microbiology as an individual discipline, giving you the opportunity to study part-time and develop specialist knowledge and break new ground as a scientist. Read more

The MRes in Molecular Evolution involves the study of the evolutionary relationships among organisms and gene families using molecular methods, with evolutionary trees (phylogenies) generated from the analysis of DNA and protein sequences. Read more

Ethnobotany is an increasingly important subject. It is essentially interdisciplinary, involving knowledge of plants and their ecology in the context of their cultural, social and economic significance. Read more

Taught by internationally recognised experts active at the science/policy interface, this interdisciplinary programme examines both scientific and policy-oriented aspects of conservation. Read more

The field of Social Policy examines the definition, pattern and range of social problems in contemporary society and the various policy responses to them. Read more

This course provides an introduction to the principles and values of social work and an understanding of the organisation and delivery of social welfare and related services in the UK. Read more

Sociology as a discipline encompasses the examination and analysis of all aspects of social life and social relations. This course is designed to provide you with a grounding in social research to enable you to develop sociological investigations of the social world. Read more

This course provides comprehensive knowledge and practical training in the spread of microorganisms (predominantly bacterial and viral pathogens), disease causation and diagnosis and treatment of pathogens significant to public health. Read more

In the past 10 years, the global banking and financial industry has grown consistently in terms of assets under management, profitability, and, of course, resilience. Read more