Advanced Biological Sciences
Entry requirements
Undergraduate (first or upper second-class) or postgraduate degree in biological sciences or closely related discipline.
Months of entry
September
Course content
Our flexible one-year masters course is tailored to your particular interests, and is a stepping stone to further study at PhD level or a gateway to many careers in industry such as agriculture, pharmaceutical and the healthcare sector, scientific services, science communication, teaching or in scientific policymaking
Our programme offers you the opportunity to develop your scientific knowledge and enhance your skills in research, presentations and scientific communication. In addition to the wide range of modules to choose from, you will undertake an in-depth research project supervised by a leading academic in your specialism.
Focused research areas include:
• Biodiversity, Ecology and Ecosystem services
• Biotechnology
• Developmental Biology
• Microbiology
• Neuroscience
• Molecular and Cellular Biosciencesa
• Plant Biology
• Zoology
Information for international students
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.
Fees and funding
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MRes
- full time12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Natural and Environmental Sciences
- pgafnes@southampton.ac.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)23 8059 4348