Advanced Biological Sciences 12 months Postgraduate Programme By University of Southampton |TopUniversities
Subject Ranking

# 201-250QS Subject Rankings

Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Application Deadline

19 Aug, 2026Application Deadline

Scholarship

1Scholarships

Programme overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

MRes

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

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 -undertake an in-depth research project supervised by a leading academic in your specialism
You’ll also benefit from a wide range of excellent facilities, including a dedicated life sciences laboratory.
Further information If you’re a non-UK applicant, you should have completed at least 4 years in higher education. For more information, visit our website.
*QS World University Rankings 2025.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

MRes

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

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 -undertake an in-depth research project supervised by a leading academic in your specialism
You’ll also benefit from a wide range of excellent facilities, including a dedicated life sciences laboratory.
Further information If you’re a non-UK applicant, you should have completed at least 4 years in higher education. For more information, visit our website.
*QS World University Rankings 2025.

Admission Requirements

6.5+
120+
92+
67+
You'll need a 2.2 degree in biological sciences or closely related discipline

19 Aug 2026
1 Year
Sep

Scholarships

Nigeria Excellence Scholarship

Nigeria Excellence Scholarship
Master Open

Value

$4000

Deadline

30 Jun 2026

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

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