Course summary
About this course Explore Advanced Biological Sciences, develop specialist knowledge, and gain practical skills at a global top 100* University. You’ll build in-depth understanding of your chosen specialism as you conduct a piece of original research, supported by the University of Southampton’s expert academics. This degree is great preparation for future PhD research, or for a career in a wide range of industries. This flexible one-year masters course is tailored to your particular research interests. You can choose to specialise in one of the following: Biodiversity, ecology and ecosystem services Biotechnology Developmental biology Microbiology Neuroscience Molecular and cellular bioscience Plant biology Zoology Your future career This MRes is a stepping stone to further study at PhD level or a gateway to many careers in industry such as agriculture, pharmaceuticals and the healthcare sector, scientific services, science communication, teaching, and scientific policy making. Key features of this course At Southampton you will
- develop your scientific knowledge
- enhance your skills in research and scientific communication
- benefit from the wide range of modules to choose
Modules
For a full list of modules, please visit our website.
Assessment method
At Southampton, assessments are designed to equip you with the skills you need for success in your career. On this course, you'll be assessed through coursework, examinations, and a dissertation.
How to apply
International applicants
If English is not your first language, you will need to demonstrate your English meets our Band C: For IELTS, this is 6.5 overall, with minimum 6.0 in all components. For information on other accepted English language tests, please see the website.
Entry requirements
You'll need a 2.2 degree in biological sciences or closely related discipline
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/fees/postgraduate.page
Provider information
University of Southampton
Highfield
Southampton
SO17 1BJ