Course summary
Join the University of Southampton, a global top 100* research-intensive university. Our research follows themes that focus on the causes and resolutions of some of the most substantial challenges facing humanity and the natural world today. You'll work with us to lead the latest scientific developments and gain the broader personal and professional skills essential both for your PhD research and for your lifelong career choices. We have a strong record of supporting postgraduate research students in this exciting and rapidly developing subject, exploring areas such as: Computational and systems biology Developmental biology Ecology and evolution Microbiology Molecular and cellular biosciences Neuroscience Plants and food security You'll work with a supportive team of expert academics and use the latest facilities on MPhil or PhD Biological Sciences research. *QS World University Rankings 2025.
Modules
For a full list of modules, please visit our website.
Assessment method
You'll need to demonstrate satisfactory progress at the end of each year. Your supervisor will complete an annual report that takes into account how you have progressed against your agreed targets, which include training and development activities.
How to apply
International applicants
If English is not your first language, you'll need an IELTS minimum level of 6.5 with a 6.0 in writing, reading, speaking and listening. Your awarded certificate needs to be dated within the last 2 years.
Entry requirements
You'll need either: an upper second class honours (2:1) degree an equivalent set of qualifications, for example a lower second class (2:2) honours degree, plus an MSc
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
For full information about fees and funding for our Postgraduate courses, please visit our website: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/uni-life/fees-funding.page
Sponsorship information
We offer a wide range of fully funded studentships. We run several of our PhD studentships in partnership with doctoral training centres, meaning you'll benefit from enhanced training and guaranteed funding. studentships: are fully funded come with a maintenance grant to help towards living costs are open to UK and international students View our current projects Doctoral training partnerships You can explore PhD funding from these sources. This is not an exhaustive list. Check the doctoral training partnership websites for application details: South Coast Biosciences Doctoral Training Programme Interdisciplinary Southampton Partnership for Investigators Researching the Environment Medical Research Council doctoral training partnership Further information please visit https://www.southampton.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-research/biological-sciences#funding
Provider information
University of Southampton
Highfield
Southampton
SO17 1BJ