Research course
Biological Sciences PhD
Entry requirements
A UK bachelor’s degree with upper second-class honours or higher and usually a master’s degree (typically at merit or higher). See international equivalent qualifications on our website
Months of entry
September
Course content
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 2026.**
Information for international students
If English is not your first language, you will need to demonstrate your English meets our Band C: For IELTS, this is 6.5 overall, with minimum 6.0 in all components. For information on other accepted English language tests, please see the website.
Fees and funding
Please see our website for fee information.
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- PhD with integrated study
- part time84 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- full time48 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Faculty of Environmental and Life Sciences
- enquiries@southampton.ac.uk
- Phone
- 02380595000