For To best prepare for a PhD in an evolutionary topic, choose to complete a year long Masters by Research (MRes) project in The Centre of Life's Origins and Evolution at University College London. We are at the forefront of research to the resolve the mysteries of the origin of life on earth and understand the process that govern organismal evolution across the tree of life. Research labs offer projects to students using an array of approaches, from statistical and theoretical methods, through data science, modelling and deep learning to high-throughput experimental and genomics techniques. From the deep sea to the crater lakes of Tanzania, field work is also commonly used to understand how biodiversity evolves in the Anthropocene, together with lab-focused projects. You can choose an evolutionary topic in the most relevant research group, and spend the year developing advanced research skills. The course structure closely matches that of a first year PhD and helps you develop the generic and specialised skills to launch your research career. More details can be found here https://www.ucl.ac.uk/biosciences/mres-biosciences/evolution-and-origins-life-stream With the evolutionary programme being part of the umbrella MRes Biosciences the overview of the course structure can be found here https://www.ucl.ac.uk/biosciences/mres-biosciences Details of how to apply are found here https://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/graduate/taught-degrees/biosciences-mres And please make clear in your cover letter that you are interested in the Evolution and Origins of Life stream Questions on the programme can be directed to either Dr. Ferdinand Marlétaz Email f.marletaz@ucl.ac.uk or Professor David Murrell d.murrell@ucl.ac.uk Professor David Murrell Centre for Biodiversity and Environmental Research, Department of Genetics, Evolution and Environment, University College London, Medawar Building Gower Street London WC1E 6BT United Kingdom Programme Lead for MRes Biosciences https://www.ucl.ac.uk/biosciences/study/masters/mres-biosciences Personal research website https://profiles.ucl.ac.uk/604-david-murrell Telephone: 020 31087696 Email: d.murrell@ucl.ac.uk David Murrell (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca)