Advanced Biological Sciences
12 monthsProgramme duration
19 Aug, 2026Application Deadline
SepStarting Month
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.
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.
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
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