Evolution

About the Specialism

In this specialism, you will study the evolution of life at a wide range of organismal, spatial and temporal scales. You will be able to combine modules from Life Sciences, Earth Sciences and anthropology to explore key aspects of evolution such as the history of life (encompassing major radiations and extinctions), animal behaviour and behavioural ecology, adaptation, genetics, developmental biology, and molecular evolution. 

This specialism will provide a thorough grounding in the evidence and theory underpinning biological evolution, and will offer training in a wide variety of laboratory, fieldwork, and computational techniques.

Your learning on this specialism will include laboratory-based practical work.

Specialism Structure

In Years 2 and 3 you will be able to choose modules in Biosciences (including Anthropology), with further options in areas such as Earth Sciences, Risk and Disaster Reduction. In Year 3, you will undertake an interdisciplinary research project on a topic related to the specialism.

Employability and Skills

Graduates will gain expertise that opens up many career opportunities, ranging from academic research to real world applications of evolutionary concepts in conservation and industry.