Nordic Master's Programme in Biodiversity and Systematics

About this programme

Be part of the new generation of taxonomists with the expertise and skills to take action against biodiversity loss. You will explore the incredible diversity of life, learn to identify and classify organisms, and gain both theoretical and practical research skills that open the way to careers in biodiversity conservation, systematics, and beyond. Unidentified Tortoise Beetles. Part of Don Ehlen's "Insect Safari" collection. Photo: Jon Mable/Wikimedia commons The Nordic Master's Programme in Biodiversity and Systematics combines a strong theoretical foundation with extensive hands-on training. Courses are continuously updated to reflect the latest research, and the flexible structure allows you to tailor your studies to your own interests and career goals. Reasons to choose the Nordic Master’s Programme in Biodiversity and Systematics: The programme is a collaboration between five Nordic universities: Stockholm University, University of Gothenburg, Lund University, Uppsala University and the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). Read more about the collaboration at the Nordic Academy of Biodiversity and Systematic Studies, NABiS. Courses are taught as a combination of distance studies and intensive field or lab sessions (up to one week long) at field stations and universities across the Nordic region. This format offers flexibility in how and where you study, while also providing valuable practical experience in biodiversity and systematics research. You are required to take at least one course in each category, giving you both breadth and depth in yo