Methods for studies of phylogeny and evolutionary subjects are developing rapidly due to novel digital and molecular technology, which are increasingly employed in several subdisciplines of bioscience.
A master study in Biodiversity and Systematics may include field work and studies of species interrelationships by means of DNA analysis. Such “biological genealogy” is important to map and conserve the biodiversity both in Norway and the world at large. In addition, it is possible to engage in development of mapping systems for biodiversity, or in projects within ethnobiology and DNA barcoding.
This programme option is designed for students aiming at an academic career within research, or as museum curator, students aiming to become teachers in high school, work with nature management, in non-governmental organizations, in development of databases or in mapping of nature.
This programme option is also closely linked to NABis - Nordic Masters Program in Biodiversity and systematics. It is often convenient to choose a combination of the two programmes.