Imperial College London, Life Sciences Masters Degrees

Our MSc in Applied Biosciences and Biotechnology provides an in-depth understanding of the core principles and methodologies underlying modern bioscience research and trains students in laboratory and research skills. Read more

Our MSc in Bioinformatics and Theoretical Systems Biology is a multidisciplinary research-based degree, designed for applicants with a biomedical, computational or mathematical background. 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

This MRes is designed for students with a passion for the diversity of life on earth, who are looking to further their knowledge and experience of quantitative techniques in ecology, evolution and conservation. Read more

In this unique course we teach quantitative methods and biological concepts together, through application of the methods to cutting-edge biological research problems. Read more

This course provides both theoretical and hands-on training in the application of ecological and evolutionary science to planning, monitoring, sustainable pest and population management and control. Read more

This course provides broad research training in ecology, evolution and conservation, focusing on fundamental concepts and theory, and their application to conservation and biodiversity science. Read more

This course will give you broad experience in current whole organism research and strong theoretical, laboratory and field research skills. Read more

This course provides high-level research training in the latest developments in the conservation of ecosystems and the environment. Read more

Our research-based MRes in Molecular and Cellular Biosciences provides practical training and a highly specialised biochemical education. Read more

This research course focuses on advanced concepts and technologies related to the molecular basis of plant and microbe functions. Read more

This MRes in Structural Molecular Biology provides in-depth training of all major structural molecular biology techniques including its applications in drug discovery. Read more

Our MRes in Systems and Synthetic Biology provides a platform to overcome traditional barriers and work collaboratively on the ‘big problems’ and applications in synthetic and systems biology. 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

Our MRes in Tropical Forest Ecology provides high-level research training, covering the latest developments in the field. The course is the only postgraduate degree in the UK to solely focus on tropical forest ecology, while also covering the physical and biological aspects of the forest ecosystem. Read more