Course summary
Explore Big Data Biology at a global top 100* university and join the data revolution in Biological Sciences. Become an expert in research on our MRes Big Data Biology degree. Develop your quantitative and computational biology skills, and grow your knowledge of bioinformatics, biological science and computer science. With these skills you'll be able to shape the approach to data science and artificial intelligence (AI) in the biomedical and biological fields. This master's degree is for you if you studied biological science, or a quantitative or computational subject at undergraduate level. You'll gain subject-specific and employability skills that will shape your next steps into a career in scientific research, teaching, in industry, or in a non-science based career. *QS World University Rankings 2025.
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 exams and coursework in the form of: data analysis projects written critiques of scientific papers, summaries of seminars, discussions of methodology, and your research project.
Entry requirements
Upper second class honours degree (2:1 or equivalent) or first class honours degree. Students who have achieved a lower second honours degree will only be admitted onto this programme in exceptional circumstances. Non-UK applicants will usually have completed 4 years or more in higher education.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | with no component below 6.5. |
All programmes at the University of Southampton are taught and assessed in English. All applicants must demonstrate they possess at least a minimum standard of English language proficiency.
https://www.southampton.ac.uk/studentadmin/admissions/admissions-policies/language.page
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